Freight train and truck collide at Waikanae level crossing

Wednesday 15 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 15 Oct 2025, 7:00pm

A freight train collided with a flatbed truck carrying a digger near Waikanae Railway Station on Wednesday morning. Both drivers were uninjured in the accident, which occurred shortly after 6.15am. Local roads were closed following the collision.

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1. RNZWed 15 Oct 2025, 7:05am

   Train line closes as train hits truck in Waikanae (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 15 Oct 2025, 8:05am

   Truck collides with freight train near Waikanae Railway Station on Kāpiti Coast, roads closed (opens in new tab)

   • Footage shows moment truck hits freight train near Waikanae Railway Station on Kāpiti Coast (opens in new tab) Wed 15 Oct 2025, 7:00pm
3. StuffWed 15 Oct 2025, 8:08am

   Truck and freight train collide in Waikanae, road closures in place (opens in new tab)