11 Jul 2022

One person dead after fatal crash in Taranaki, SH3 closed

1:45 pm on 11 July 2022

One person has died following a two vehicle crash at a State Highway 3 intersection in Taranaki.

State Highway 35 north of Tologa Bay has been closed

Road closed sign. File photo. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

In a statement, police confirmed one person had died in a fatal crash at the intersection of State Highway 3 and Oxford Terace in Midhirst, Taranki.

A police spokesperson said the crash involving two vehicles was first reported to police just before midday.

Police said the road would remain closed around the crash scene as diversions are put in place.