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Serious Crash Impacting SH1 At Rakaia

Friday, 15 May 2026, 2:03 pm
Press Release: NZ Transport Agency

*Traffic backed up at Rakaia after a serious crash, in the image from an NZTA camera (*Photo/Supplied)

A serious crash on State Highway 1/Main South Road at Rakaia is heavily impacting traffic in the area.

Emergency services are attending the incident near the intersection with North Rakaia Road, and traffic cameras show queues of vehicles leading south onto the Rakaia River Bridge.

Road users should expect delays, and people are urged to avoid the area if they can.

More information will be provided when available.

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