SH1 is closed after a fatal crash at Putaruru in South Waikato.
SH1 is closed after a fatal crash at Putaruru in South Waikato.
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Putāruru.
The crash, just south of Putāruru near Domain Rd, was reported about 8.15am.
The road was closed but has now reopened.
FINAL UPDATE 12:20PM - ROAD OPEN This section of #SH1 in Putaruru has now fully reopened. Thank you for your patience today. ^TP https://t.co/kghkEHsx9M
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) November 1, 2023
Police earlier said the section of SH1 was likely to remain closed “for some time today” forserious crash investigation.
SH1 PUTARURU - UPDATE 9:30AM This section of #SH1 is likely to remain closed for some time today as NZ Police undertake a serious crash investigation. Consider delaying your journey or allow extra time for a detour, as detailed here: https://t.co/4zjo3uDsZg ^TP https://t.co/kghkEHsx9M
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) November 1, 2023
