Highway 19 closed at Laupahoehoe Gulch following crash

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Highway 19, also known as Hawaii Belt Road, is closed in both directions at Laupahoehoe Gulch because of a traffic accident.

Highway 19, also known as Hawaii Belt Road, is closed in both directions at Laupahoehoe Gulch because of a traffic accident.

The Hawaii County Police Department expects the road to be closed for at least an hour. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.