Two highway incidents close roads after icy conditions cause crashes
Icy conditions caused two separate truck and vehicle crashes on North Island state highways, closing both roads.
Two vehicles crashed on North Island roads during icy conditions. One serious injury was reported after two trucks collided on Waihohonu Bridge, while State Highway 3 between Ashhurst and Woodville was closed after a vehicle slid on ice and hit a barrier.
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SH1 closed after two trucks crash on Waihohonu Bridge
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State Highway 3 between Ashhurst and Woodville has been closed after a vehicle slid on ice and crashed into a barrier.