Highway 19 closed near Waimea due to fallen tree

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Highway 19 is temporarily closed near Waimea after a tree fell on the roadway.

According to a Hawaii County Civil Defense notice, a fallen tree near the 54th mile marker on Hawaii Belt Road has blocked both lanes of traffic. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes until the road is cleared.