Crash closes SH3 at Tongapōrutu in north Taranaki

State Highway 3 south of Tongapōrutu was closed last night due to a serious crash.

The two-vehicle crash occurred on Mokau Rd just north of Okau Rd shortly after 5:30pm.

Initial reports indicated there were serious injuries, police said.

No immediate detour was available but the road was reopened at 11.25pm.

FINAL UPDATE 5:50AM, THU 2 NOV
This crash on SH3 Tongapōrutu was cleared and the road was fully OPEN at 11:25pm last night. ^AP https://t.co/5PEaL9lbcG

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) November 1, 2023

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