Roads open, SH 1 and SH 26, Waikato

Source: New Zealand Police

Both State Highway 1 near Tamahere and State Highway 26 / Morrinsville Road in Newstead are open following two separate serious crashes this morning. 

Police thank motorists across the district for their patience as emergency services worked the scenes during high traffic this morning. 

ENDS 

Issued by Police Media Centre

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