Crashes block highways in Bay of Plenty and Northland


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Drivers in Bay of Plenty and Northland can check NZTA’s Journey Planners webpage for updates, to see if the highways have reopened. (File photo)
Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin

State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range has been blocked after a three-vehicle crash, and a crash near Kaikohe has blocked State Highway 12 in Northland.

Kaimai crash causing long delays

Police said emergency services were working at the scene of a crash on the lower Kaimais, between a car, ute and small truck that happened about 10:30am on Friday.

There were not thought to be any serious injuries, but a section of State Highway 29 had been closed, and there was a heavy build-up of traffic as a result.

The crash was between Poripori Road and Thorn Road, and would take some time to clear, police said in a statement.

Drivers – especially those leaving Tauranga – were warned to expect long delays.

Northland crash closes SH12 near Kaikohe

In Northland, a truck had rolled just after 11am on Friday, on State Highway 12 at Taheke, south west of Kaikohe.

Police said no one was injured in the crash, but the highway closed as the truck was blocking the road.

“Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, the road is expected to be blocked for an extended period of time.”



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