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  •   Home > News > National > Upper South Island

    NZTA says State Highway 1 is under stop go traffic management near Tuamarina, between Blenheim and Picton -and could close fully later this morning - after a serious crash

    NZTA says State Highway 1 is under stop go traffic management near Tuamarina, between Blenheim and Picton -and could close fully later this morning - after a serious crash


    The crash on Bush Road near the State Highway intersection was reported about 2am.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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