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Car and truck crash on Southern Motorway causes serious injury, delays
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Car and truck crash on Southern Motorway causes serious injury, delays

  • January 14, 2026

Six police cars were at the scene, and police were investigating the circumstances of the accident, she said.

Traffic was heavily congested in the area, she told the Herald.

Police advised motorists to expect delays and asked them to avoid the area if possible.

Hato Hone St John told the Herald they responded with one ambulance and one rapid response vehicle.

“Three patients were assessed at the scene, with one of those transported to Middlemore Hospital (by ambulance) in a serious condition,” the St John spokesperson said.

St John said the other two people were in minor condition and did not require transportation to hospital.

Police said the Serious Crash Unit will be attending.

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