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One person has died following a fatal crash at the intersection of Karere Road / No 1 Line near Palmerston North earlier today.

The crash involved two vehicles and happened at around 11.25am on Saturday.

Two other people have received minor and moderate injuries and are being treated at Palmerston North hospital.

The road is closed and alternative routes are in place.  Drivers were advised to avoid the area, if possible until the road reopens at 1pm.

Enquiries and an investigation into the cause of the crash are underway.

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