State Highway 1 closed near Wellsford after serious crash

Friday 4 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 4 Sep, 3:08pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency

A two-vehicle crash near River Rd in Dome Valley has closed State Highway 1 in both directions. Two people were injured, with one reported to be in critical condition. Emergency services attended the scene on Friday afternoon, and motorists are being diverted via State Highway 16.

How they headlined it

2:49pm

1. StuffFri 4 Sep, 2:49pm

   Critical injuries reported after serious crash closes SH1 near Wellsford (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 4 Sep, 2:59pm

   Crash closes SH1 in both directions north of Auckland (opens in new tab)

   • Two injured, crash closed SH1 in both directions north of Auckland (opens in new tab) Fri 4 Sep, 2:59pm
3. NZ HeraldFri 4 Sep, 3:08pm

   Wellsford crash: Critical injuries reported after serious crash on State Highway 1 (opens in new tab)