27 days ago

State Highway 39 closed due to crash

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A crash between three trucks has closed a state highway in Waikato.

What you need to know:
- Police said they were responding to the three vehicle crash involving two trucks and a tanker truck on Kakaramea Rd (SH39) near Finlayson Road, at Ngāhinapōuri in Waipa. The crash was reported about 9.45am on Thursday and a police spokesperson said there didn’t appear to be any serious injuries.
- A section of State Highway 39 in Waikato is closed after a crash between three trucks.
- Police said there didn’t appear to be any serious injuries.
- NZTA said the highway at Ngāhinapōuri in Waipa would be closed for some time: State Highway 39 was closed between Ngāhinapōuri and Tuhikaramea roads.

People are advised to delay their trips or expect delays as the road is expected to be closed for some time. Diversions are in place.

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