Truck crash slows traffic on SH1 near Te Rere Rd in South Waikato

Rotorua Daily Post

27 Nov, 2025 06:23 PMQuick Read

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The crash happened on State Highway 1 near Te Rere Rd at Lichfield. Photo / NZ Transport Agency

One person has been seriously injured in an early morning crash in South Waikato.

A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to the crash between a truck and a car between Putāruru and Tokoroa about 3.30am.

A Hato Hone St John spokesman said one person was taken
to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

Fire and Emergency NZ said three crews from Putāruru were called to the crash and one remained at the scene.