Nine injured in two-car collision in Hamilton
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZME, Hato Hone St John, Waikato Hospital, Waikato Times
Nine people were injured, including four seriously, in a two-car crash at the intersection of Norton Road and Mill Street. Emergency services were called to the scene around 8.35pm on Wednesday, with six people taken to Waikato Hospital.
Key facts
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- Nine people injured in a two-car crash
- Location: intersection of Norton Rd and Mill St, Frankton, Hamilton
- Time: approximately 8.35pm on Wednesday, 23 September 2026
- Six people taken to Waikato Hospital
- Four injuries were classified as serious
The full story
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Nine people were injured during a two-car crash at a Hamilton intersection on Wednesday night. Emergency services responded to the collision at the corner of Norton Road and Mill Street in Frankton at approximately 8.35pm.
Six people were transported to Waikato Hospital following the incident. This group included four people with serious injuries and two people with moderate injuries.
Three additional people were treated at the scene for mild to moderate conditions but did not need to be taken to the hospital. Senior Sergeant Mark Pettigrew stated that one vehicle allegedly ran a red light.
Hato Hone St John dispatched three ambulances, two rapid response units, and an operations manager to the scene.
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and Waikato Times.