10 Oct 2026
Released by New Zealand Police
One person died and another was taken to hospital in a critical condition after a crash near the corner of Te Puke Highway and Rangiruru Road, Te Puke, at about 10.50am on 10 October. The road was closed with diversions in place, and the Serious Crash Unit was advised. Police said enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
One person has died in a serious crash in Te Puke this morning.
Emergency services were alerted to the crash near the corner of Te Puke Highway and Rangiruru Road at about 10.50am.
One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and another person was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
The road is closed and diversions are in place. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.
Source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-te-puke-3
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