Cattle truck crash closes section of State Highway 1 near Timaru

Sunday 25 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 25 May 2025, 3:24pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Timaru Hospital

A cattle truck rolled on the Waimate Highway near St Andrews on Sunday afternoon. The driver sustained minor to moderate injuries and was taken to hospital. Cattle were left wandering the road, prompting calls to veterinarians and animal control services.

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1. 1NewsSun 25 May 2025, 2:12pm

   Cattle wandering SH1 after stock truck crash south of Timaru (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 25 May 2025, 2:17pm

   Cattle truck crash closes section of highway near Timaru (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 25 May 2025, 2:18pm

   Cattle wandering SH1 after Timaru crash, one person taken to hospital (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSun 25 May 2025, 2:31pm

   Driver in hospital as cattle truck crashes near Timaru (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldSun 25 May 2025, 3:24pm

   Cattle on the loose after truck rolls on SH1 near Timaru (opens in new tab)