Two people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes throughout the country. Photo / File
Two people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes throughout the country. Photo / File
Major roads have been blocked, two people are dead and five others are fighting for their lives after a series of Anzac Day crashes on the country’s roads.
One person died and four were critically injured following a two-car crash near holiday hotspot Waitomo Caves in Waikato.
Hato Hone St John was notified of a motor vehicle incident on State Highway 3 near Hangatiki at 12.44pm, a spokesperson said.
St John sent three helicopters, three ambulances, one rapid response unit and one manager to the scene.
One person died at the scene, and four were transported to hospital in critical condition, three via helicopter and one via road.
The road has been closed south of the SH3 and SH37 roundabout, Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency said on social media, and traffic is being detoured south of Mangarino and Te Kumi Station Rds.
Further north, a motorcyclist died after a crash in the early afternoon near Kanohi Rd in Kaukapakapa, West Auckland.
“Before you start your journey, please remember to wear your seatbelt, don’t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, remove distractions and slow down,” police said on Friday.
Last week, seven people died in different car accidents across New Zealand, causing further worry for police.
“Police continue to focus on the main behaviours which contribute to death and serious injury on our roads at all times, but particularly over a long weekend, when we know there will be more drivers and riders on the road,” police wrote.
