Person critically injured in truck and car crash on SH57
Thursday 24 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated 
One person sustained critical injuries after a truck and a car collided near Levin on Thursday morning. The crash occurred on State Highway 57 between Tararua Road and Meadowvale Road at approximately 6.50am. Emergency services attended the scene, and the highway was expected to remain closed for several hours.
Key facts
5 facts
- A serious crash involving a truck and car occurred on State Highway 57 near Levin
- The incident was reported at approximately 6.50am on Thursday
- The crash occurred between Tararua Rd and Meadowvale Rd
- One person sustained critical injuries
- The truck driver received minor injuries and did not go to hospital
The full story
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A person was critically injured following a collision between a truck and a car on State Highway 57 near Levin on Thursday morning. The crash occurred between Tararua Rd and Meadowvale Rd, with emergency services being called to Arapaepae South Rd at approximately 6.50am.
Fire and Emergency NZ sent fire trucks from Levin and a special rescue truck from Ōtaki to the scene. One person was trapped in a vehicle and “they had to cut them out”, according to Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson Allison Munn.
Hato Hone St John dispatched two ambulances and an operations manager to the incident. The truck driver sustained minor injuries but did not require hospitalisation.
The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene. State Highway 57 was completely blocked, and police expected the road to remain closed for several hours.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald and The Post.