NZ Police CommCens Alert 08:30 3-08-2006 Central

Location of incident: SH1 Weraroa, Horowhenua District

Incident Type: Slippery Road:danger to traffic

Police have been receiving reports that there appears to by an oily substance on State Highway 1 ; stretch of road South of Levin between Kuku beach turn off and the levin township. There have already been two reported accidents that may be attributable to this oil like substance. Motorists are warned to proceed with care through this area.