State Highway 1 near Invercargill reopens after truck crash

Otago Daily TimesThe PressRNZSunday 9 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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State Highway 1 between Longbush and Kennington has reopened following a water truck rollover on Sunday afternoon. The crash caused a power pole to fall, resulting in power outages for 62 properties. The driver managed to exit the vehicle before emergency crews arrived at the scene.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Sun 9 Nov 2025, 3:28pm · 4 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    SH1 near Invercargill closed after truck crash (opens in new tab)

  2. The PressThe Press

    Truck crashes into power pole, blocking SH1 near Invercargill (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Highway closed, power lost, after truck hit powerpole near Invercargill (opens in new tab)