Bus crash in Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6 October 2025

A bus crashed into a wall outside a house in Kilbirnie, Wellington.
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Wellington drivers are being warned to expect delays after a bus crashed onto a property on State Highway 1 between the central city and airport.

Police say the crash, near Kilbirnie Crescent, reported just before 6am on Monday, with the bus the only vehicle involved.

A bus crashed into a wall outside a house in Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6 October 2025

A bus crashed into a wall outside a house in Kilbirnie, Wellington.
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

RNZ’s reporter at the scene said the bus had crashed through a brick wall and what looked like wooden fence, with its windscreen smashed.

One person received minor injuries.

Traffic management and emergency services are at the scene between Moxham Avenue and Hamilton Road.

Traffic backed up after the crash on the road to Wellington airport.

Traffic backed up after the crash on the road to Wellington airport.
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Traffic heading into the city is using the southbound lane.

The road is closed for traffic heading out of the city with a detour in place.

The Metlink bus after a crash In Kilbrnie, Wellington, on the main road between the city and airport.

The Metlink bus after a crash In Kilbrnie, Wellington, on the main road between the city and airport.
Photo: RNZ / Mary Argue

Crash on State Highway 1 in Wellington.

Crash on State Highway 1 in Wellington.
Photo: NZTA / Waka Kotahi

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