Waikato fatal crash: SH1 at Putāruru now reopened

SH1 is closed after a fatal crash at Putaruru in South Waikato.

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Putāruru.

The crash, just south of Putāruru near Domain Rd, was reported about 8.15am.

The road was closed but has now reopened.

FINAL UPDATE 12:20PM - ROAD OPEN
This section of #SH1 in Putaruru has now fully reopened. Thank you for your patience today. ^TP https://t.co/kghkEHsx9M

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) November 1, 2023

Police earlier said the section of SH1 was likely to remain closed “for some time today” for serious crash investigation.

Detours were in place.

Inquiries into the crash were under way, police said.

SH1 PUTARURU - UPDATE 9:30AM
This section of #SH1 is likely to remain closed for some time today as NZ Police undertake a serious crash investigation. Consider delaying your journey or allow extra time for a detour, as detailed here: https://t.co/4zjo3uDsZg ^TP https://t.co/kghkEHsx9M

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) November 1, 2023

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