State Highway 1 closed near Ashburton after serious two-car crash

Monday 7 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 7 Sep, 6:58am

State Highway 1 has been closed north of Ashburton following a two-vehicle collision in Allenton early Monday morning. Police reported that the crash occurred just after 5am and resulted in serious injuries. The road is currently closed between Racecourse Road and Northpark Road, with diversions in place.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 7 Sep, 6:32am

   Serious two-car crash near Ashburton closes State Highway 1 (opens in new tab)

2. The PressMon 7 Sep, 6:57am

   Serious injures, highway closed after two-car crash in Ashburton (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 7 Sep, 6:58am

   Crash closes highway near Ashburton (opens in new tab)