Temuka-Orari Highway closed following serious crash

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jun 03, 2024 |
NZ

Temuka-Orari Highway is closed following a serious crash.

A police spokesman said the two-vehicle crash between Te Awa Road and Rise Road was reported around 11:20am.

One person has been seriously injured.

Diversions are in place down Springfield Road and Rise Road.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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