State Highway 1 closed south of Ward after three-vehicle crash

Tuesday 14 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 14 Oct 2025, 5:14pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 1 is closed in both directions between Ward and Wharenui following a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon. Police were called to the scene around 2.50pm. One person has sustained critical injuries, while two others have reported minor or moderate injuries.

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1. StuffTue 14 Oct 2025, 3:48pm

   Crash blocking both lanes of SH1 near Picton (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 14 Oct 2025, 4:24pm

   Serious crash closes State Highway 1 near Ward, Marlborough (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 14 Oct 2025, 4:35pm

   State Highway 1, south of Ward in Marlborough closed due to crash (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 14 Oct 2025, 5:14pm

   Three injured, SH1 closed after crash in Marlborough (opens in new tab)