Rotorua crash: Person seriously injured, State Highway 36 closed at Leonard Rd

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24 Apr, 2026 08:07 PMQuick Read

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Police and other emergency services were called to the scene.

A person has been seriously injured in a crash that’s closed a highway north of Rotorua.

“A serious two-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 36 at the intersection of Leonard Rd this morning,” a police spokesman said.

“The crash was reported about 5.30am, and one person was taken to hospital
with serious injuries.”