Bus crashes into property on State Highway 1 in Wellington

Monday 6 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 6 Oct 2025, 8:44am

In this story NZ Transport Agency

A bus crashed into a house fence on State Highway 1 near Hataitai shortly before 6am on Monday. While one report stated a person was seriously injured, police and other sources say one person sustained minor injuries. The road has since reopened, though traffic delays are expected.

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1. 1NewsMon 6 Oct 2025, 7:38am

   Road reopens, delays persist following bus crash in Wellington (opens in new tab)

   • Delays expected after bus crash on major road in Wellington (opens in new tab) Mon 6 Oct 2025, 7:38am
2. RNZMon 6 Oct 2025, 8:03am

   Commute chaos expected in Wellington as bus crashes into property on SH1 (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 6 Oct 2025, 8:05am

   Bus crashes off SH1 near Hataitai, Wellington; southbound lanes closed with detour in place (opens in new tab)

4. The Post via StuffMon 6 Oct 2025, 8:44am

   Bus crashes into fence blocking SH1 in Wellington (opens in new tab)

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