The NZTA has said State Highway 1 on the East Taupō bypass is closed between State Highway 5 (Napier-Taupō Rd) and State Highway 5 Wairakei Drive roundabout. Photo / File
The NZTA has said State Highway 1 on the East Taupō bypass is closed between State Highway 5 (Napier-Taupō Rd) and State Highway 5 Wairakei Drive roundabout. Photo / File
A section of State Highway 1 near Taupō was closed for about four hours yesterday following a serious crash.
The crash happened on Centennial Dr in Rotokawa about 3pm.
One person was flown to Waikato Hospital with critical injuries, a St John spokeswoman said.
State Highway 1 on the EastTaupō Bypass was closed between State Highway 5 (Napier-Taupō Rd) and State Highway 5 Wairakei Drive roundabout, however, reopened about 7pm.
SH1 TAUPO BYPASS - SERIOUS CRASH - 3:30PM Due to a serious crash, SH1 along the East Taupo Bypass is CLOSED between SH5 (Napier-Taupo Rd) and SH5 Wairakei Dr Roundabout. Expect delays or avoid the area if possible. Detour info here: https://t.co/3cjmbAo0py. ^MF pic.twitter.com/pVsexrgKgc
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) March 19, 2020
