Trains on the Hutt Valley Line are being impacted while Police respond to an incident near Petone Railway Station this evening.

Police were alerted to the incident about 6.25pm. Cordons are in place and Korokoro Road overbridge is also closed to traffic.

Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.

Train services may be affected for several hours, however commuters should check the Metlink app or website for updates.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre

Source: NZ Police