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State Highway 1 closed near Sanson after serious crash

Georgina Campbell
Georgina Campbell
Senior Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·
16 Nov, 2023 11:27 PMQuick Read

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State Highway 1 near Sanson is closed after a serious crash involving two vehicles.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 11.35am and police have reported there are serious injuries.

Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency advised the highway is closed south of Fagan Rd.

Traffic diversions are in place and motorists should expect delays.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.

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SH1 SANSON, MANAWATŪ-WHANGANUI - SERIOUS INCIDENT - 12PM, FRI 17 NOV
A serious incident has been reported to emergency sercvices south of Fagan Rd and the road is now CLOSED. Please avoid the area or use an alternate route. ^EH pic.twitter.com/XS5jX8mNUg

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) November 16, 2023
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