Fatal accident at Silverstream in Wellington District, 7:10pm 11 Dec 2008

Emergency services are currently dealing with a fatal motor accident on Eastern Hutt Road between Silverstream and Stokes Valley.
One car has hit a power pole. Two occupants were in the car. One occupant has died at the scene and the other person is in a critical condition.
Eastern Hutt Road is closed between Silverstream and Stokes Valley while the accident scene is cleared. This could take several hours.
No further information at this time.