One person dead and another seriously injured in State Highway 2 crash

Friday 5 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 5 Dec 2025, 12:24pm

A two-vehicle crash near Okane Road at Matamau has resulted in one fatality and one person with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and the road remains closed. One person is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital for treatment.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 5 Dec 2025, 10:30am

   State Highway 2 crash near Dannevirke closes road, serious injuries (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 5 Dec 2025, 11:16am

   State Highway 2 north of Dannevirke closed after truck crash (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 5 Dec 2025, 12:24pm

   One person dead after crash on State Highway 2 near Matamau (opens in new tab)