Source: New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a two-car collision on State Highway 5 at Tapapa in South Waikato today.
The crash happened about 1.30pm, near the intersection of Waiohotu Road.
An occupant of one vehicle died at the scene.
Five other people were treated for a range of injuries, including one in a serious condition.
The has since reopened, and Police are providing support to the family of the deceased.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/11/08/fatal-crash-sh-5-tapapa/