State Highway 3 crash at Mokau, Waitomo leaves one person in moderate condition

One person is in moderate condition after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3, in the Waitomo area.

One person is in moderate condition after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3, in the Waitomo area.

A New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi alert said “all emergency services are en route” to the incident.

A police spokesperson said the crash was reported at 10.50am.

The crash happened on SH3 at Mokau, Waitomo. One person is in moderate condition after the incident.

“There are partial blocks on the road,” the spokesperson said.

Motorists were advised to expect delays.

UPDATE 12:30PM
DELAYS remain present on SH3 near Awakino township, at a crash site between the intersection with Manganui Rd and the intersection with Awakau Rd.
Please allow additional time for travel through the area at this time as emergency services attend to the scene. https://t.co/T78AHQ7fzv pic.twitter.com/vHBOiZ9qW9

— NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty (@nztawbop) January 2, 2025

According to a social media alert issued by NZ Transport Agency, delays were present north of Mokau township, near the intersection of SH3 and Ye Old Mill Rd.

“Allow additional time for travel through the area.”

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.