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          State Highway 3 Partially Reopens Following Two Truck Crashes Near Awakino

          State Highway 3 Partially Reopens Following Two Truck Crashes Near Awakino
          Tony Skilling

          Tony Skilling

          8 July 2026

          Traffic UpdateTraffic Awakino
          One lane has reopened on State Highway 3 between Papakauri and Awakau Roads following two separate truck crashes near Awakino on Wednesday morning.

          Update 11:21am: Police advise one lane has now re-opened. "Motorists are advised to delay travel or take an alternate route while the scene is cleared."

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          State Highway 3, between Papakauri and Awakau Roads, now has one lane open.

          A truck and trailer crashed about 10.20am. There are no reported injuries.

          Motorists are advised to delay travel or take an alternate route while the scene is cleared.

          In separate incidents, two trucks have crashed along State Highway 3 Awakino this morning (Wed 8 July).

          Emergency services were called to the latest incident at 10:30am, between Papkauri and Awakau Roads.

          A truck and trailer had crashed and is blocking both lanes.

          Initial indications are that there are no reported injuries.

          Another incident occurred earlier this morning, where a truck had rolled between Iredale Quay and Gribbin Street, near Awakino Hotel.

          Emergency services were called to the scene at 8:50am.

          One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

          There are no other vehicles reported to be involved.

          Police advise motorists to take an alternative route where possible and expect delays.

          State Highway 3 Truck Crash Awakino Road Closure Police Update
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