State Highway 51 closed, four injured after Clive crash in Hawke’s Bay

Emergency services have responded to a two-car crash in Hawke's Bay. Photo / Alex Burton.

A state highway has been closed after a serious two-car crash in the small Hawke’s Bay town of Clive.

Emergency services were alerted around 7.50pm to the accident at the intersection of State Highway 51 and Farndon Rd.

Hato Hone St John said it responded with three ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.

One person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition, while two more were en route in a serious condition. The other had not left the scene yet.

Fire and Emergency was responding with two firetrucks, one rescue tender and one operational support vehicle.

SH51 CLIVE, HAWKE'S BAY - CRASH - 8:20PM
Due to a crash, SH51 is now CLOSED between Farndon Rd and Ngaruroro Bridge. Please delay your journey or consider an alternative route. For overnight updates, please refer to our Journey Planner website: https://t.co/x0l20LqBV8 ^AG pic.twitter.com/u38Q5fqFOG

— NZ Transport Agency - Central North Island (@nztacni) September 18, 2025

The road is closed between Farndon Rd and the Ngaruroro Bridge.

The New Zealand Transport Agency warned motorists to delay their journeys or consider an alternative route.