Two injured after crash near Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel

RNZ

16 Dec, 2025 06:54 AMQuick Read

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A lane of State Highway 1 near Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington is closed after two vehicles crashed. Photo / NZME

A northbound lane of State Highway 1, near Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington, is closed after a crash.

Emergency services were called to Paterson St, which runs through the tunnel to the Basin Reserve, shortly after 4pm.

A police spokesperson said a person had been taken to hospital in a
serious condition and another was in a moderate condition after two vehicles collided in the area.

Motorists were advised to expect delays.

– RNZ