A serious two-vehicle crash in Waiouru has closed part of State Highway 1, with emergency services responding to reports of serious injuries in the early hours of the morning.
Police were called to the crash at approximately 2.55am on Sunday after two vehicles collided on SH1 between Shawcroft Road and Access Road No. 17 in Waiouru. Initial indications suggest multiple people have suffered serious injuries.
Emergency crews, including police, fire and ambulance personnel, remain at the scene as they work to assist those involved and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The highway has been closed while the response continues, with motorists urged to avoid the area and expect significant delays. Diversions are in place as authorities manage traffic around the crash site.
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers on one of the country’s busiest transport routes through the central North Island, where severe weather, fatigue, and high traffic volumes can create challenging driving conditions.
Police have not yet released details about the number of people involved or the extent of injuries, and enquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
Further updates are expected as emergency services continue their work and more information becomes available.
