28 Sep 2022

One dead in Taupō crash

7:00 pm on 28 September 2022
Unexplained death in Taita, Lower Hutt early on Sunday 26th January 2020.  A Police cordon and crime scene invetsigation tent were in place Monday 27th January 2020.

Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

One person has died following a crash near Taupō this afternoon.

The two vehicle crash happened on Broadlands Road near Tauhara Forest.

The road remains closed and detours are in place.

Motorists are advised to use State Highway five as an alternative route between Taupō and Reporoa.