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8 Mar 2026 19:21
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A section of State Highway 1, from Taupo to Turangi, is closed following a fatal crash

    A section of State Highway 1, from Taupo to Turangi, is closed following a fatal crash


    Traffic's being diverted along the western side of Lake Taupo.

    Motorists are being asked to avoid the area, near Rawhira Road, where the crash happened.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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