Waikato Expressway lanes closed following serious crashes

A motorcycle crash near Horsham Downs blocked northbound lanes on State Highway 1 around 12.15pm on Saturday. One person was injured in this incident, and emergency services attended the scene.

Earlier on Saturday morning, a serious single-vehicle crash occurred near Whangamarino between the Rodda Rd on-ramp and the Hampton Downs off-ramp. A car rolled during this accident, which briefly blocked all four northbound lanes. Police reported that one person may have been seriously injured and others sustained moderate injuries.

Hato Hone St John responded to the Whangamarino crash by sending two ambulances. The road near Whangamarino reopened shortly before midday.

A third crash occurred at 4.25pm when a car appeared to hit a barrier near the Glen Murray Rd off-ramp. Police stated there did not appear to be any injuries from this later accident.

How it developed

• Sat 26 Sep, 2:13pmThis report confirms the motorcycle crash occurred around 12:15pm and caused northbound lane blockages near Horsham Downs.

Where reports differ

• One motorist claimed no diversions were in place at 10.05am, despite police saying they were.

Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, Stuff, 1News and RNZ.