Fire and Emergency was responding with two firetrucks, one rescue tender and one operational support vehicle.
SH51 CLIVE, HAWKE’S BAY – CRASH – 8:20PM
Due to a crash, SH51 is now CLOSED between Farndon Rd and Ngaruroro Bridge. Please delay your journey or consider an alternative route. For overnight updates, please refer to our Journey Planner website: https://t.co/x0l20LqBV8 ^AG pic.twitter.com/u38Q5fqFOG— NZ Transport Agency – Central North Island (@nztacni) September 18, 2025
The road is closed between Farndon Rd and the Ngaruroro Bridge.
The New Zealand Transport Agency warned motorists to delay their journeys or consider an alternative route.

