One person seriously injured in SH3 crash near Rātana
Monday 12 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hato Hone St John, Whanganui Hospital
A person was taken to Whanganui Hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3. The accident occurred at the intersection with Turakina Valley Road on Monday afternoon. The northbound lane was partially blocked while emergency services attended the scene.
Key facts
5 facts
- A crash involving a truck and a ute occurred at the SH3 and Turakina Valley Rd intersection.
- The incident was reported at 2.30pm on Monday.
- One person was trapped and required hydraulic rescue gear to be freed.
- One person was transported to Whanganui Hospital in serious condition.
- The northbound lane of SH3 was blocked.
The full story
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A person was taken to Whanganui Hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3. The collision, which involved a truck and a ute, occurred at the intersection with Turakina Valley Rd near Rātana.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 2.30pm on Monday. Firefighters used hydraulic rescue gear to free one person who had been trapped in the crash.
Four fire trucks from Rātana, Whanganui, and Marton attended the scene before leaving at 4pm. Hato Hone St John dispatched one ambulance, one rapid response unit, and one operational manager unit.
The northbound lane of State Highway 3 was partly blocked during the response. Police advised motorists to expect delays while the road was obstructed.
Compiled from reports by The Post and Stuff.
