One person dies after petrol tanker rolls on State Highway 5

Friday 15 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 15 Aug 2025, 6:55am

A person has died after a petrol tanker rolled near Whakarewarewa around 2am on Friday. State Highway 5 remains closed in both directions while contractors clear debris and spilled fuel. Police say diversions are in place and drivers should expect delays.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 15 Aug 2025, 6:36am

   Petrol tanker crash south of Rotorua kills one, SH5 closed (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 15 Aug 2025, 6:51am

   Person dies after petrol tanker rolls on state highway near Rotorua (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 15 Aug 2025, 6:55am

   Driver dies after petrol tanker rolls on Bay of Plenty highway (opens in new tab)