Rotorua Hastings Crashes Cause Highway Closures and Injuries

Two Crashes in Hastings and Rotorua Cause Injuries and Highway Closures

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area following two crashes in Hastings and Rotorua that caused serious injuries and highway closures. In Hastings, a single vehicle crash near Te Mata Road left one person dead and closed Waimarama Road. In Rotorua, a crash on State Highway 5 between Western Road and State Highway 36 has led to road closures and diversions. Police are investigating both incidents, with the Hastings crash reported around 6:45am on Sunday morning. The Bay of Plenty region is affected, with sign-ups for a daily newsletter available for updates.