A crash has blocked SH1 near the Ōhau River Bridge. (Photo / NZTA)

Crash blocks SH1 near Ōhau River Bridge, south of Levin

Author: NZ Herald,
Publish Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2021, 2:01pm

Motorists north of the capital are advised to expect delays after a crash closed State Highway 1 near the Ōhau River Bridge on Tuesday afternoon.

Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington notified the public of the crash shortly before 1pm, and asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.

Emergency services were on site and a helicopter and the serious crash unit were on the way, the agency said.

SH1 ŌHAU, MANAWATŪ-WHANGANUI - CRASH - 12:55PM
The state highway is BLOCKED near the Ōhau River bridge due to a crash. Emergency services are on site and contractors and SCU are en route. Please avoid the area if possible or expect DELAYS. ^AL pic.twitter.com/5sCN66bPOr
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) January 12, 2021