State Highway 3 blocked north of Te Awamutu after three-vehicle crash

Friday 23 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 23 Oct, 8:36am

A three-vehicle crash near Ngaroto Road left one person seriously injured and another with moderate injuries on Friday morning. Police say the incident occurred just after 7.20am, causing the highway to close. Diversions are currently in place at Racecourse and Ngaroto roads.

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8:29am

1. StuffFri 23 Oct, 8:29am

   Highway blocked north of Waikato township as crash leaves two injured (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesFri 23 Oct, 8:33am

   Highway blocked after three-vehicle crash (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 23 Oct, 8:36am

   SH3 near Te Awamutu blocked after three-vehicle crash leaves two injured (opens in new tab)