State Highway 1 closed following serious two-vehicle crash in Tīrau

Friday 8 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 8 Aug 2025, 9:02am

State Highway 1 has been closed near Tīrau in the Waikato after a two-vehicle crash occurred on Friday morning. Police were alerted to the incident between State Highway 5 and Webster Road around 7.50am. Initial reports indicate that serious injuries have been sustained.

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8:44am

1. NZ HeraldFri 8 Aug 2025, 8:44am

   State Highway 1 closed after Tīrau crash, serious injuries reported (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 8 Aug 2025, 9:01am

   Serious crash closes State Highway 1 in Waikato (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 8 Aug 2025, 9:02am

   Serious crash closes State Highway 1 in Tirau (opens in new tab)