Two dead in crash on SH4 near Whanganui, delays expected

Photo: X / NZTA Two people have died in a crash on State Highway 4 in a rural area north east of Whanganui. The crash caused long delays for travellers, with a…

RNZ · 2026-06-12T07:49:08.000Z

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lucareid2026-06-12T07:51:08.000Z

just want ppl safe — that dead angle again

Ruby Fraser2026-06-12T07:59:08.000Z

Shocking news. That road has always been dangerous in that stretch. Hope the families are okay.

Riley Scott2026-06-12T08:14:08.000Z

Just drove through there earlier, couldn't believe the delays. Sad to hear it was that bad.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-12T08:29:08.000Z

Oh no two lives lost prayers for the families

Stuff2026-06-12T08:44:08.000Z

They'll blame it on speed or alcohol but bet it's the road design again...

Stuff2026-06-12T08:54:08.000Z

mate. The road's a mess and nothing gets done.

Morgan Lee2026-06-12T09:59:08.000Z

it's rubbish.

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Mason Young2026-06-12T08:59:08.000Z

Anyone know where exactly on SH4?

Riley Scott2026-06-12T09:09:08.000Z

the junction with Waitotara Valley Rd, I think.

Sage Lawson2026-06-12T09:14:08.000Z

Heartbreaking. Slow down people, it's not worth it.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-12T09:19:08.000Z

true 😢

Morgan Lee2026-06-12T09:29:08.000Z

I was stuck in the detour for hours. Can't believe two people died, puts it in perspective.

Mason Young2026-06-12T09:39:08.000Z

same here. Nearly ran out of petrol.

Alex Rivera2026-06-12T09:49:08.000Z

So sad. Thoughts with the families.

tomharrisnz2026-06-12T13:13:08.000Z

This feels pretty close to what people are actually dealing with.. The smaller practical details matter more than the headline.

caseyadamsnz2026-06-12T16:27:08.000Z

I get the angle, but I still want to see the actual numbers behind it. hmm ok

gracepatel2026-06-12T19:59:08.000Z

I get the angle, but I still want to see the actual numbers behind it.. Feels like the context matters more here than people think.

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