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RNZ News
27-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Person critically injured in crash, State Highway 5 closed in Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a truck. Photo: ST JOHN NZ A serious crash this morning has closed part of State Highway 5 near Tarawera in the lower Bay of Plenty. The highway is closed in both directions between Te Haroto and Pohokura. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a truck at 8.50am on Wednesday. Police said one person is in a critical condition while another has moderate injuries. They said a helicopter is en route and the Serious Crash Unit is also attending the crash. Motorists are asked to take care on the road, follow the diversions and avoid this area if possible.
RNZ News
22-05-2025
- RNZ News
One dead, two injured in Bay of Plenty crash
Dansey Road is closed with diversions onto State Highway 5. Photo: 123RF One person has died following a crash in Ngongotahā Valley in Bay of Plenty on Thursday morning. Police said the crash occurred on Dansey Road at about 8am. Two others involved in the crash were injured, one had serious injuries and the other minor injuries, police said. Dansey Road remains closed and diversions are in place onto State Highway 5. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Serious crash closed Bay of Plenty road
The crash closed a Bay of Plenty Road. Photo: Pretoria Gordon / RNZ A serious two-vehicle crash has closed a Bay of Plenty road. Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 8am and police said there were thought to be serious injuries. Dansey Road in the Ngongotahā Valley was close and traffic was diverted onto State Highway 5. Motorists were asked to take alternative routes if possible.
