Body found in Palmerston North house after reports of ‘unknown substance’

The road was closed between Miro and Havill St. Photo / Google Maps.

A body has been recovered from a house in Palmerston North after police were called about an “unknown substance”.

A police spokesperson told the Herald they were called to the address on Rangitkei St at 10.30am and as a precaution several nearby homes were evacuated.

The road was also closed, but cordons have since been lifted and the road has reopened.

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SH3 has now RE-OPENED following this incident. ^CS https://t.co/EGmlIg82wJ

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A Fire and Emergency spokesperson told the Herald they were called to the incident at 11.15am and sent two appliances with three crews.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.