
One dead, road closed after Hamilton crash
Police said the road may be closed for some time.
Police said the road may be closed for some time.
Emergency services arrived at the scene about 4pm.
A crash on SH1 near Tirau claimed one life overnight.
Police are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.
The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.
Hato Hone St John were notified of the incident at 07.46am.
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.
Police were called to Silverdale Road just before 3pm.
Motorists have been warned to expect delays until congestion has cleared.
Four ambulances and four helicopters were sent to the scene.
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Three people have been seriously injured and another is in a critical condition.
A 26-year-old man was found dead, another died later in Waikato Hospital.
Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.
The women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.
Third man sought as inquiries into overnight incident begin.
Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.
Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.
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Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.
Emergency services were alerted to a 'loose bull running around'.
Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.
The crash happened on Abbotsford and Victoria Sts in Hamilton about 4.35pm today.
The fire was reported after 3pm.
A woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.
SH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.