Waikato: State Highway 1 re-opens after serious crash south of Tīrau

A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to a crash between SH5 and Webster Rd around 9.15am.

State Highway 1 south of Tīrau has re-opened following a serious two-vehicle crash this morning.

FINAL UPDATE 1:15PM
SH1 Putāruru is now OPEN following the prior crash. ^SG https://t.co/bkLjqmFykp

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) January 14, 2024

A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the crash between SH5 and Webster Rd around 9.15am.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they were notified of an incident on State Highway 1 in Tīrau and responded with two ambulances.

“Three patients were assessed at the scene and then later taken to hospital – one in a minor condition and two in a serious condition.”