10 Dec 2025

Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington reopens after crash

4:30 pm on 10 December 2025
WELLINGTON - MARCH 01:Mount Victoria Tunnel on March 01 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. round 45,000 vehicles pass through the Mount Victoria each day.

Mount Victoria tunnel has now reopened after a crash. File picture. Photo: 123RF

The Transport Agency says the Mount Victoria tunnel has now fully reopened after a crash.

Police were called to a two-car crash on State Highway 1 in the southbound lane near the entrance to the tunnel around 2.30pm.

One person received minor injuries, a police spokesperson said.

About 3.30pm, the Transport Agency said emergency services and contractors were on site with a tow on the way to clear the crashed vehicles.

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