One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Ohingaiti in the Rangitikei district on Sunday evening.
Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 1, involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles, at around 6.25pm.
The motorcyclist died at the scene while three people, who were travelling in the cars, received moderated to serious injuries and were been taken to hospital in Whanganui and Palmerston North.
As a result of the crash, State Highway 1 between Otara Road and Mangaweka was blocked and motorists were asked to avoid the area. However, State Highway 1 re-opened a couploe of hours later, although delays were expected.
Inquiries by the Police Serious Crash Unit are ongoing to understand the circumstances surrounding the crash.