State Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two-car crash

Five people were injured after a crash on the Desert Rd north of Waiōuru.

A police spokesperson said one person was moderately injured and four others suffered minor injuries.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi issued a social media alert about the incident yesterday evening, warning motorists to expect delays after a “serious incident”.

“A serious incident has been reported on SH1 north of Waiouru, near Tree Trunk Gorge Rd,” the alert said.

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.