One person critically injured after van hits tree in Waikato

Thursday 20 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 20 Feb 2025, 12:09pm

A person was thrown from a van after it left State Highway 3 and hit a tree near Te Mapara on Thursday morning. One person is in critical condition and another is moderately injured. Police say the highway was expected to remain closed for several hours following the incident.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 20 Feb 2025, 9:51am

   Waikato crash closes SH3, one critically injured after van hits tree (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 20 Feb 2025, 10:04am

   State highway 3 closed after person thrown from van after it hit tree in Waikato (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesThu 20 Feb 2025, 12:09pm

   In brief: In brief: Person thrown from van in crash near Te Kūiti (opens in new tab)