Avenal Crash, One Person Died

Update: #2 Road now open.

Update: Police respond to serious crash – Avenal – Crash, Avenal, Invercargill – Southern

Police can confirm one person has died following a serious two vehicle crash on the intersection of Dee Street and Avenal Street, Invercargill.

Diversions are still in place on Dee Street and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Police are working to determine the circumstances of the crash.

Police are attending a serious crash on the intersection of Dee Street and Avenal Street, Invercargill.

Police were notified of the crash at 12:58 pm.

Diversions are in place for Dee Street to Fox Street and Herbert Street.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.