One person dies in Te Awamutu single-vehicle crash

Thursday 13 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 13 Aug, 12:12pm

A person died at the scene following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Rickit Road and Hazelmere Crescent in Te Awamutu on Thursday morning. The incident was reported just after 9.20am. The intersection remained closed following the crash.

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1. Waikato TimesThu 13 Aug, 11:06am

   Serious injuries indicated after Te Awamutu crash (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 13 Aug, 12:08pm

   Te Awamutu crash: Person dies in single-vehicle crash (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 13 Aug, 12:12pm

   One dead after single-vehicle crash in Te Awamutu (opens in new tab)