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Crash involving camper on Waipawa Bridge leaves injured

31.08.2026 12:46 1 min 2 sources РУС
home.nzcity.co.nz ENG + 1 more

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A camper and a car collided on Waipawa Bridge in Hawke's Bay. Police report injuries. The road is expected to be closed for some time.

A crash involving a camper and a car occurred on Waipawa Bridge on State Highway 2 in Hawke's Bay. Police have reported injuries.

According to one account, high winds caused a caravan to overturn and collide with a car around 4:20 p.m. The bridge was closed in both directions but has since reopened. The road is expected to be closed for some time.

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Police report injuries after campervan and car collide on Waipawa Bridge

31.08.2026 home.nzcity.co.nz ENG Original source

High winds cause crash between car and caravan on Waipawa Bridge

31.08.2026 NZ Herald ENG Original source

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