Sunday, 27 July 2025 - 9:51am | Wellington

Caution urged on Hutt Valley roads due to icy conditions

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It’s been a chilly start for Wellingtonians today, with ice reported on roads in the Hutt Valley making driving hazardous.

Police have been called to two crashes in the River Road / Moonshine Hill Road area, where cars slid on the icy road surface. Both happened at around 8.45am.

Fortunately there have been no injuries reported, but these crashes are a reminder to ensure you adjust your driving to the conditions and take it slow if you’re on an icy road.

Stay safe out there!

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre.