State Highway 1 closed after serious two-vehicle crash near Motutere

Friday 4 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 4 Jul 2025, 9:02pm

State Highway 1 is closed between Taupō and Tūrangi following a collision between a car and a truck on Friday evening. One person has been taken to Rotorua Hospital in critical condition, while another sustained minor injuries. The crash occurred near Jellicoe Pt at approximately 7.45pm.

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8:57pm

1. StuffFri 4 Jul 2025, 8:57pm

   Serious crash involving two vehicles closes SH1 in the Bay of Plenty (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 4 Jul 2025, 9:01pm

   Crash closes SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi, serious injuries reported (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 4 Jul 2025, 9:02pm

   SH1 closed, person trapped after two vehicle crash in Motutere, Lake Taupō (opens in new tab)