State Highway 28 closed after serious two-vehicle crash near Putāruru

Friday 17 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 7:24am

Three people were injured, including two in critical condition, following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 28 near Putāruru early Friday morning. Police were called to the scene at Whites Road around 5.20am. The highway is currently closed at both ends with diversions in place via State Highway 1 and State Highway 5.

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1. StuffFri 17 Oct 2025, 6:20am

   Serious crash closes State Highway 28 near Putāruru (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 6:29am

   Putaruru crash closes State Highway 28 in South Waikato (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 17 Oct 2025, 6:34am

   Three injured, two critically, highway closed in Waikato (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato TimesFri 17 Oct 2025, 7:24am

   Serious injuries after two-vehicle crash in Putaruru (opens in new tab)