Truck crash blocks Waikato Expressway lanes at Tamahere

Wednesday 18 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1:38pm

A northbound truck and trailer tipped on the Waikato Expressway south of Cambridge Road on Wednesday. The incident closed one northbound and one southbound lane, with reports indicating the vehicle was carrying contaminated asbestos. Motorists are advised to use detours via SH 26 and SH 1B.

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1. StuffWed 18 Jun 2025, 12:47pm

   Crash blocks lanes on State Highway 1 in Waikato (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesWed 18 Jun 2025, 12:59pm

   Truck crash closes Waikato Expressway lanes at Tamahere (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 18 Jun 2025, 1:09pm

   Waikato Expressway blocked at Tamahere after truck rolled (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsWed 18 Jun 2025, 1:38pm

   Truck crash blocks lanes on Waikato expressway (opens in new tab)