Five injured in three-vehicle crash near Dannevirke

Saturday 20 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 20 Dec 2025, 3:53pm

Five people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Piripiri Road on Saturday afternoon. Police reported that one person sustained serious injuries and four others were moderately injured. The highway remains closed near the site, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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1. 1NewsSat 20 Dec 2025, 3:24pm

   Five injured after three-vehicle crash near Dannevirke (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 20 Dec 2025, 3:40pm

   Five injured after crash in Dannevirke (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSat 20 Dec 2025, 3:53pm

   SH2 closed near Dannevirke after three-vehicle crash (opens in new tab)

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