Two dead and three injured in State Highway 1 crash

Wednesday 15 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 15 Oct 2025, 10:06pm

Two people died and three others were seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision near Piarere, north-west of Tīrau. The crash occurred on State Highway 1 near the Horahora Road intersection on Wednesday evening. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating, and the road remains closed with diversions in place.

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1. StuffWed 15 Oct 2025, 8:41pm

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

2. NZ HeraldWed 15 Oct 2025, 9:06pm

   Two dead after serious crash on SH1 near Tīrau, Waikato; road remains closed (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 15 Oct 2025, 10:06pm

   Two dead, three injured after Waikato car crash (opens in new tab)