Hauraki motorcycle vs car crash leaves one critical

3:31 pm on 7 March 2025
Unexplained death in Taita, Lower Hutt early on Sunday 26th January 2020.  A Police cordon and crime scene invetsigation tent were in place Monday 27th January 2020.

Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

One person is in a critical condition following a car vs motorcycle crash in the Hauraki District.

The accident happened about 2.20pm on Friday, police said, at the intersection of Shellbank and Bush roads in Pipiroa.

The road was likely to be closed for some time, police added, with diversions in place at the intersections of Bush Road and State Highway 25, and Bush Road and Orchard East Road.

"Motorists are advised to avoid the area."

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