Cordons are in place around Pioneer Highway, police said. Photo: Google Maps / Screenshot
One person is critically injured following an "incident" in Palmerston North's Highbury.
In a statement, Detective Sergeant Nigel Affleck said police were called to an an address on Pioneer Highway at 3.15pm on Monday.
St John said a person had been taken to hospital in a critical condition.
"Police are continuing to make enquiries as we work to determine exactly what happened," Affleck said.
"Cordons remain in place around Pioneer Highway, between Cardiff Street and Botanical Road, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area."
Following the incident, there was a large police presence and the public was asked to avoid the area.
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