Kaimai Range tragedy: One dead after crash between car and petrol tanker
It brings the holiday road toll to nine already.
It brings the holiday road toll to nine already.
One person died after a crash last night at a Mount Maunganui intersection.
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Police were called to the scene about 4pm after a vehicle crashed into a lamp post.
Holidaymakers are being warned roads will be clogged in the afternoon.
Motorists travelling out of Wellington have been told to expect delays.
Police, ambulance and fire services are at the scene.
A witness said traffic is backed up in both directions.
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The Cavendish Drive on-ramp heading north towards the Waterview Tunnel has been closed.
The fatal crash occurred around 1130am near Kapuni.
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The crash happened just before 2.30am.
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One shopper was even forced to wet herself while being trapped in the car for hours.
One shopper said babies and mothers were stranded and people were having anxiety attacks.
Motorists were diverted via Great South Rd through Papakura and Drury.
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Accidents are causing delays on SH1 south of Hamilton.
Northland leaders say the next Brynderwyn closure will be the final straw for some.
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The road is expected to be closed for some time, motorists are asked to take other routes.