Three people have been killed in crashes in the Waikato district today, two at Eureka and one in Waitoa.
Photo: Supplied / St John Ambulance
Three others were injured in the three-vehicle crash in Eureka, one seriously and two moderately.
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 2pm.
State Highway 26 between Hamilton and Morrinsville was closed but reopened shortly after 9pm.
SH26 HAMILTON TO MORRINSVILLE - 2:45PM
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) February 1, 2022
Due to a serious crash, #SH26 is CLOSED between Platt Rd and Tauwhare Rd in Eureka. Delay your journey or follow the detour via Plat Rd and Tauwhare Rd. Expect delays ^LB pic.twitter.com/6tKHxCJzcT
Police also confirmed one person died following a crash in Waitoa earlier today.
Police said the car and a truck were involved in the crash which occurred about 4:10pm on Waihekau Road.
The road remains closed near the intersection of Seddon Road and Chudleigh Road.
Police urged motorists to avoid the area if possible.
