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  •   Home > News > National

    A single-vehicle crash in Waikato has closed state highway 26 near Platt Road, Newstead

    A single-vehicle crash in Waikato has closed state highway 26 near Platt Road, Newstead


    Emergency services were alerted shortly after 5 this afternoon.

    There are no reports of serious injuries, however a power pole has been hit and lines are down.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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