District:
Police are responding to a vehicle collision on SH2, Hutt Road.
The crash occurred between Ngauranga and Petone at 4.30pm this afternoon.
Initial indications suggest that there are no serious injuries.
The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect significant delays.
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District:
Police can confirm that a 14-year-old girl has died following a serious crash in Hastings on 3 November.
Five people were injured in the crash, which occurred on York Road at around 5:40pm.
Sadly, the 14-year-old girl died in hospital on Saturday night.
Two others remain in hospital in a stable condition.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Police are interested in hearing from anyone who may have witnessed the crash.
Anyone with any information which can assist can contact Police on 105, quoting file number 211104/5531. Alternatively, information can be provided via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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District:
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Riverton.
The two-car crash happened just before 8:30am on Palmerston Street, between Princess and Napier Streets.
Palmerston Street is expected to be closed for some time, and traffic management will be put in place.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
More information will be provided when able.
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District:
Emergency services are currently attending a two-vehicle collision on Old North Road.
Police were notified of the crash at 9:33am.
Two people are reported to have serious-moderate injuries and have been taken to hospital.
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area as diversions are in place.
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District:
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on SH 1, Rakaia this morning.
The crash, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, occurred at around 6:30am between Chertsey Line Road and Pendarves Rakaia Road.
The road remains closed but is due to reopen shortly.
We thank motorists for their patience while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.
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District:
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on SH 1, Rakaia.
Police were notified of the crash, involving a pedestrian and a vehicle, at around 6:30am.
Indications are one person has been seriously injured.
The road is closed and traffic management is being put in place.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
More information will be provided when available.
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Work will take place between 7pm and 5am (Monday morning).
There will be Stop/Go with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place during the works. The road should be operating as normal on Monday morning for commuter traffic.
Motorists travelling through the area on Sunday night are asked to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys, slow down, take care, and follow the directions of traffic management staff and signs.
Visit the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website (journeys.nzta.govt.nz) for the latest information on the roadworks, traffic and delays to help plan your trip.
These works are part of the Waka Kotahi spring/summer road maintenance programme, which will see repairs and resurfacing carried out on state highways across the Bay of Plenty.
Waka Kotahi thanks motorists for their patience while we undertake these important works.
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