State Highway 3 closed in Onaero after serious two-vehicle crash

Tuesday 18 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 18 Mar 2025, 4:09pm

State Highway 3 was closed east of Waitara on Tuesday afternoon following a serious crash involving two vehicles. Emergency services were called to the scene near the Ohanga Road intersection at 1.50pm. The serious crash unit is investigating the incident.

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1. StuffTue 18 Mar 2025, 2:56pm

   SH3 closed in North Taranaki after serious crash (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Mar 2025, 3:12pm

   Serious crash blocks SH3 in New Plymouth, emergency services on the scene (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 18 Mar 2025, 4:09pm

   Serious crash in Taranaki closes State Highway 3 near Onaero (opens in new tab)