By 1News Reporters
11:15am

Parts of State Highway 1 in Northland and Waikato are expected to be closed
for an extended period following two serious crashes that occurred within 15 minutes of each other this morning.


A crash has also blocked part of State Highway 25 on the Coromandel Peninsula.


A section has been closed south of Whangarei following a crash between a
truck and a pedestrian. Police said it was notified of the crash at 9.34am.


"At this early stage it appears one person has been critically injured," a police spokesperson said.


Fire and Emergency NZ responded with one truck from Whangarei. The road had been closed in both directions with diversions in place at Tauroa St and
South End Ave.


SH1 WHANGAREI - 10:00AM
Due to a serious crash #SH1 (Otaika Rd) is CLOSED between South End Rd & Rewa Rewa Rd. Avoid this area or expect diversions and delays: https://t.co/cqyPugyvNs ^TP pic.twitter.com/cf2AWuAdwb

- NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) April 23, 2025
NZTA said motorists should avoid the area or expect delays and diversions.


"Traffic will be heavier than normal, and people are asked to take care. The closure is expected to be in place until at least mid-afternoon to allow the Serious Crash Unit to investigate," a spokesperson said.


"Northbound traffic travelling to Whangarei should follow the local road
detour from Rewa Rewa Rd. Northbound through-traffic should turn left onto State Highway 15 (Otaika Valley Rd) in Otaika, then right onto State Highway
14 in Maungatapere before rejoining SH1 via Maunu Rd in Whangarei.


"Southbound traffic should take the same route in reverse."


Second crash blocks SH1 near Tokoroa
A second serious crash has closed a section of State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa.


Police said the two-vehicle crash occurred near the intersection with Tamatea Rd at around 9.50am.


St John said two ambulances, one rapid response vehicle and one helicopter attended.


"One patient, in a critical condition, is being airlifted to Waikato
Hospital," a St John spokesperson said.


The road was expected to be closed for much of the day, they added.


Fire and Emergency NZ responded with one truck from Tokoroa. Diversions were
in place at Rollett Rd and Wiltsdown Rd.

Third crash closes SH25 on Coromandel Peninsula
A three-vehicle crash has blocked State Highway 25 between Coromandel and Matarangi.


Police said the crash took place around 11am on Thursday.


"Indications are there are various injuries, some serious," a police spokesperson said.


Diversions were in place off State Highway 25 at Whangapoua and Matarangi.


St John has been contacted for comment.

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