Whangamarino crash closes all four lanes of Waikato Expressway

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25 Sep, 2026 09:49 PMQuick Read

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All four lanes of the Waikato Expressway are closed near Whangamarino after a serious crash.

A police spokesperson said the single-vehicle crash was on the northbound side of the expressway, between the Rodda Rd on-ramp and Hampton Downs off-ramp.

Google Maps shows the stretch of the Waikato Expressway near Whangamarino where all four lanes have been closed following a serious crash. Photo / Google Maps

Hato Hone St John said it sent two ambulances
to the scene about 9am.

Crews were treating three people, including one in serious condition and two in moderate condition.