Section of State Highway 1 closed in Hamilton - police

The closed highway is at the northern entrance to Hamilton. Image / Google Maps

A section of State Highway 1 in Hamilton is closed tonight as police respond to a self-harm incident.

NZTA tweeted just before 6pm that the highway is closed between the SH39 interchange at Te Rapa and Foreman Rd, in Avalon.

Police confirmed they were responding to a self-harm incident. Motorists were warned to avoid the route or expect long delays.

FINAL UPDATE 7:00PM
This section of #SH1 remains CLOSED in Hamilton presently. Please note there will be no further updates via Twitter this evening. For future up-to-date info, check our website Traffic Map here: https://t.co/7fXfUfrroK ^TP
https://t.co/HHGaJdvGKy

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) February 1, 2019

The highway remained closed at 8pm.

Where to get help:
 
• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• Youthline: 0800 376 633
• Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)
• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)
• Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)
• Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
• Samaritans 0800 726 666
• If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.