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26 Oct 2025 18:57
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    State Highway 5 has been closed at Wairakei, in the Taupo District, following a serious crash near Palmer Mill Road

    State Highway 5 has been closed at Wairakei, in the Taupo District, following a serious crash near Palmer Mill Road


    The single-car crash happened just before 3pm.

    One person was seriously injured and flown to Waikato Hospital by helicopter.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     25 Oct: Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of State Highway 29 and Poripori Road in Western Bay of Plenty
     25 Oct: ACC's already paid out more than nine-million dollars for tramping related injuries this year
     25 Oct: Southland farmers struggling with power outages are being urged to reach out for help
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