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SH59 lane reopens after crash near Wellington's Paekākāriki

January 22, 2022
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A file image of a police car. (Source: 1News)

The southbound lane of State Highway 59 near Paekākāriki has reopened following a crash on Saturday morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene after a car rolled on State Highway 59 near Paekākāriki, Wellington on Saturday just before noon.

Motorists should expect delays as congestion eases, NZTA Wellington said in a tweet.

Two people were transported to hospital following the crash, one with serious injuries and one with moderate injuries, police say.

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