State Highway 25 closed following serious single-vehicle crash in Hauraki
Monday 28 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Hato Hone St John, Waikato Hospital
State Highway 25 at Pipiroa was closed after a single-vehicle crash on Monday evening. One person was critically injured and airlifted to Waikato Hospital. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes between Kopu and Waitakaruru and expect delays.
Key facts
5 facts
- A single-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 25 in Pipiroa.
- The crash occurred around 6.40pm on Monday.
- One person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in critical condition.
- State Highway 25 has since reopened.
- Police are seeking James Want.
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
State Highway 25 has reopened at Pipiroa in Hauraki following a serious single-vehicle crash. The highway was previously closed to motorists between Kopu and Waitakaruru.
One person was critically injured and airlifted to Waikato Hospital. Emergency services, including a St John ambulance, critical care unit, and helicopter, attended the scene.
Police were first notified of the incident at approximately 6.40pm on Monday.
In a separate matter, police are searching for James Want, who is wanted in the Waikato, Rotorua, or Counties Manukau regions.
How it developed
- Tue 29 Sep, 7:58amThe highway has since reopened and one person was confirmed to have been airlifted to Waikato Hospital in critical condition.
Where reports differ
- The first report stated injuries were reported, while the second report specified one person was critically injured and airlifted.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and Waikato Times.
