One person seriously injured in Waikato car crash

Monday 4 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 5 Aug 2025, 8:12am

A person has been seriously injured after their vehicle crashed 100 metres down a bank on State Highway 31 in Hauturu. The single-vehicle accident occurred on Monday evening between Te Rauamoa and Harbour roads. Emergency services have closed the eastbound lane, and motorists are advised to delay travel to Kāwhia.

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1. StuffMon 4 Aug 2025, 6:18pm

   One person seriously injured after car plunges 100m off Waikato highway (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 4 Aug 2025, 6:37pm

   Person seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100 metres down bank in Waikato (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 4 Aug 2025, 7:00pm

   Person injured after car crashes 100m down bank in Waikato (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldMon 4 Aug 2025, 7:41pm

   Person seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100m down bank in Waikato (opens in new tab)

5. Waikato TimesTue 5 Aug 2025, 8:12am

   Car plunges 100m down Waikato bank, one seriously injured (opens in new tab)