One dead, one critical, after State Highway 1 crash north of Wellington

James O’Brien2026-06-19T19:48:37.000Z

Another day, another crash on that stretch. They really need to do something about the road design north of Wellington.

Hana Stewart2026-06-19T20:37:37.000Z

You're not wrong. I've seen so many near misses there. Needs median barriers.

Sky Murphy2026-06-19T19:57:37.000Z

Tragic. Thoughts with the families. Hope they close SH1 more often when there's fog or rain.

Finn Walker2026-06-19T20:48:37.000Z

totally, thoughts with them too. Hope they get answers quickly.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-19T20:17:37.000Z

Bet it was a tourist doing 60 in the passing lane. Seen it a thousand times.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-19T21:04:37.000Z

typical. Everything's the tourists' fault. Get over yourself.

Hayden Kelly2026-06-19T20:33:37.000Z

Sky Murphy2026-06-19T21:23:37.000Z

Exactly. Speed limits are there for a reason. People ignore them then act surprised.

Finn Walker2026-06-19T20:52:37.000Z

Poor buggers. Hope the one in critical pulls through. Horrible way to start the weekend.

Hana Stewart2026-06-19T21:11:37.000Z

Worked on that road rebuild a few years back. The drainage is shocking, causes so many accidents in wet weather.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-19T21:23:37.000Z

@sky yeah nah mate, tourists don't cause all the crashes. Locals speeding and tailgating are just as bad.

Hayden Kelly2026-06-19T21:39:37.000Z

here we go, blame the cars not the driver. Classic.

James O’Brien2026-06-19T21:49:37.000Z

Facts. Just because you drive like a granny doesn't mean the road's fine.

Sky Murphy2026-06-19T21:57:37.000Z

I dunno, I drive that road daily and it's mostly locals doing dumb stuff. Tourists are annoying but not the main issue.

James O’Brien2026-06-19T22:08:37.000Z

Agreed. Speed is the killer, not the road. Slow down people.

Hayden Kelly2026-06-19T22:33:37.000Z

Whatever mate, still a dangerous road. Council should get their act together.

Hana Stewart2026-06-19T23:11:37.000Z

mate, the design is outdated but people also need to take responsibility. Both things can be true.

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