Marlborough highway closed after powerlines downed in crash
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A major Marlborough highway has been closed after a serious crash has brought down powerlines, police say.
Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Okaramio, south of Havelock, about 6pm on Saturday, police said in a media release.
"Powerlines have been brought down, obstructing the road."
The highway was closed as a result, between Leslies Road and Mount Riley Road, and was expected to be closed for some time, they said: "motorists are advised to avoid the area".
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