Mount Victoria tunnel reopens following two-car crash in Wellington

Wednesday 10 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 10 Dec 2025, 4:30pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency

The Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington has reopened after a two-car crash occurred on State Highway 1. Police and ambulance crews attended the incident in the southbound lane near the tunnel entrance around 2.30pm. The crash had previously caused significant traffic delays.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 10 Dec 2025, 3:25pm

   Crash closes Mt Victoria tunnel in central Wellington (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 10 Dec 2025, 4:30pm

   Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington reopens after crash (opens in new tab)