New Zealand / Emergency Services

Serious injuries in Taihape-Napier Road crash

12:51 pm on 13 January 2026

The road was currently blocked (file photo). Photo: 123RF

Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on the Taihape-Napier Road, near Comet Road, Hawke's Bay.

Police said the crash was reported shortly before midday, and initial indications were that there were serious injuries.

The road was blocked.

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