One dead in SH1 crash near Taupō, highway closed

Witnesses sought after fatal crash near Taupō

Anyone with dashcam footage or who saw the crash is asked to contact police.

One dead in SH1 crash near Taupō, highway closed

One person has died in a two-vehicle crash near Wairakei, Taupō, prompting the closure of State Highway 1 this morning. Emergency services responded to the...

Witnesses sought after fatal crash, SH1 Wairakei - Daily Telegraph NZ

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a fatal crash this morning on SH1, Wairakei. About 7.30am, two vehicles travelling on a straight stretch of road collided. “Sadly, the driver of one vehicle died. Two other people were transported to hospital with minor to moderate injuries”, said Senior Sergeant Fane Troy. “The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and now Police are asking to hear from anyone who saw the crash occur, o…