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19 Jun 2021 6:35am Alerts:
Eastern

SH5 closed following crash

The road is expected to be closed for some time

State Highway Five is closed at Glengarry Road and at Hill Road following a single-vehicle crash. Police were alerted to reports of a truck and trailer unit overturned around 4:40am. More

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18 Jun 2021 1:14pm Alerts:
Waikato

Tanker crash: SH30 Maniaiti, Benneydale - road to be closed

Tanker crash on Waitaramoa Road, motorists to avoid area

Road diversions for light traffic are currently in place on SH30 (near Pureora Forest) from Barryville Road to Maraeroa Road. More

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17 Jun 2021 3:43pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, Riccarton Road

One person has died, cordons in place

A person has died following a collision with a vehicle in a carpark on Riccarton Road, Christchurch. The incident was reported to Police about 2.40pm. More

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17 Jun 2021 1:43pm Alerts:
Waikato

Road blocked by fallen tree - Cobham Drive, Hamilton

Large tree blocking northbound lanes

A large tree has fallen on Cobham Drive in Hamilton, blocking the northbound lanes.    Detours are being put in place until the tree can be removed.   More

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17 Jun 2021 1:38pm Alerts:
Waikato

SH 26, Waikato to reopen

Road expected to reopen soon

State Highway 26 in Waikato is expected to reopen soon, following a fatal crash earlier today. Police thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road remained closed. More

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17 Jun 2021 7:52am Alerts:
Waikato

Serious crash, SH 26, Waikato

Road closed by serious crash

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 26 in Waikato.   The crash, reported to Police at 7.30am, occurred between Marshmeadow Road and Hoeka Road.    More

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