One person dead after three-vehicle crash in Waikato

Wednesday 5 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 5 Feb 2025, 7:58am

One person has died and two others were moderately injured in a three-vehicle crash near Ngāhinapōuri early Wednesday morning. State Highway 39 remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and follow diversions.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 5 Feb 2025, 6:52am

   State Highway 39 in Waikato closed after three-vehicle crash (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 5 Feb 2025, 7:45am

   One person dies in three-vehicle Waikato crash (opens in new tab)

   • Two die in separate crashes in Waikato, Upper Hutt (opens in new tab) Wed 5 Feb 2025, 7:45am
3. Waikato Times via StuffWed 5 Feb 2025, 7:50am

   One dead, SH39 closed after three vehicle crash in Waikato (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 5 Feb 2025, 7:58am

   Person killed as three-vehicle crash closes SH39 (opens in new tab)