Two people have died after an early morning crash near Karapiro. Image / NZTA
Two people have died after an early morning crash near Karapiro. Image / NZTA
Two people are dead after an early morning crash involving a car and truck south of Cambridge.
A stretch of State Highway 1 is closed between Karapiro Rd and SH29 following the crash, which happened around 1.40am.
Police said two occupants of the car died at the scene.
SH1 KARAPIRO - ROAD CLOSED - 6:15AM Due to a serious crash in Karapiro, #SH1 is closed between Karapiro Rd and SH29. Consider delaying your journey or allow extra 10-20 mins for a detour; https://t.co/WxcaSEZLfZ ^AA pic.twitter.com/E5TUki5wu1
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) May 27, 2021
Police saidthe closure was to allow officers to complete an examination of the crash site and for contractors to clear the area.