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Serious Crash North Of Kaikōura – Highway Could Be Closed Till Mid Afternoon
A serious crash between two vehicles around 6 am today, with one person confirmed dead by NZ Police, may keep SH1 closed north of Kaikōura till mid this afternoon.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says north-bound drivers should take the Lewis Pass route via Waipara (SH7) north of Christchurch and coming south from Picton, SH6 and SH63 (St Arnaud) onto Murchison and Springs Junction.
- Updates here: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/roadclosures/401368
Plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable journey. Keep up to date with:
· Traffic updates: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
- Facebook: facebook.com/NZTASouthIsland
- Twitter Canterbury/West Coast: twitter.com/WakaKotahiCWC
- Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz
- Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
We have a vision of zero deaths and serious injuries on New Zealand roads. Learn more about:
· Road to Zero – our plan to achieve this vision
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· Our vision – video explaining Road to Zero and what we’re trying to achieve
- What Waka Kotahi is doing to support Road to Zero
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