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Update: Kawaihae Road reopens following propane leak in the area

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Updated at 3:22 p.m. on April 21: Kawaihae Road is now open.

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The Hawai’i Police Department advises that Kawaihae Road from Spencer Beach Park entrance to the Akoni Pule Highway intersection is closed due to a leaking propane tank.

All travel between North and South Kohala must use the Kohala Mountain Road, Highway 250.

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Hawai‘i Fire Department has responded to the scene. The road is expected to be closed for at least two hours.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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