Person critically hurt in Masterton crash
RNZ / REECE BAKER
A person has been critically injured and another hurt in a serious crash in Masternon.
Police said the intersection of Kitchener Street and Puriri Crescent in the suburb of Lansdowne is blocked.
They were called to the crash about 6.30am on Monday.
A diversion was in place and drivers were warned to expect delays.
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