One person dies in serious highway crash that closed Saddle Rd between Ashhurst and Woodville

A detour was expected to add 30 minutes to travel times.

One person has died after a crash that seriously injured two others and closed the Saddle Rd between Ashhurst and Woodville.

Police were called to the crash near the Hope Road intersection about 11.10am on Monday. Sadly, one person was found dead at the scene, a police spokesperson said.

A St John spokesperson said two people, both in serious conditions, were taken to Palmerston North Hospital from the crash.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said they had responded with three fire trucks.

The road was closed for several hours as the serious crash unit were called to investigated, with motorists advised to avoid the area and follow diversions.

NZTA said a detour was expected to add 30 minutes to travel times.

“Eastbound turn left onto Pahiatua Aokautere Rd, continue on Makomako Rd and turn right onto Pahiatua-Mangahao Rd. Turn left back on to SH2. Reverse for Westbound.”