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RNZ News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
SH1 through Desert Road briefly closed after fatal crash
The Desert Road. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham A person has died in a crash on the Desert Road in the central North Island. Police say two vehicles collided near Oturere Stream shortly after 1pm on Saturday. State Highway 1 between Rangipo and Waiouri was closed temporarily, traffic being diverted via State Highways 49, 4, 47 and 46. It has since reopened. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
SH1 through Desert Road closed after fatal crash
The Desert Road. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham A person has died in a crash on the Desert Road in the central North Island. Police say two vehicles collided near Oturere Stream shortly after 1pm on Saturday. State Highway 1 between Rangipo and Waiouri was closed, traffic being diverted via State Highways 49, 4, 47 and 46. Motorists were being told to allow extra time for their journey. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
SH1 through Desert Road closed after serious crash
The Desert Road. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham State Highway 1 through the Desert Road in the central North Island is closed, due to a crash. Police say two cars collided and there appeared to be serious injuries. The road is blocked near the Oturere Stream. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays," police said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
