Traffic driving over the Kaimai Range was slowed this morning after a car rolled, partially blocking the road.
Photo: file.
The crash occurred on State Highway 29 just before 9am.
Northern Fire Communications shift manager Jaron Phillips says crews from Greerton and Matamata fire brigades were called to the scene after a car rolled near the top of the Kaimai Range.
Jaron says no one was injured in the incident.
A caller to 0800 SUNLIVE was driving on the Kaimai Range when the crash happened. She pulled over to call emergency services.
She says the road was partially blocked and traffic was slowed to about 40km.
'It's very heavy fog and there may be some ice on the road.”
She says two fire engines, three police cars and St John Ambulance were at the scene.
9 comments
Time to lower the limit!!
Posted on 05-07-2015 12:43 | By jed
The limit must be lowered on the kaimais. People are obviously not driving to the conditions so limit should be 80kph (the road is a goat track, foreigners cannot believe we have a 100kph limit on this road).
jed
Posted on 05-07-2015 13:47 | By whatsinaname
The road is not a goat track. limit100km yes but surely driver's don't have to be spoon fed to see that the road is not suitable for that speed. . Use common sense and drive to conditions.. If it's foggy slow down. windy slow down. Don't take Rocket science to figure it out. Every one is in a hurry
@jed
Posted on 05-07-2015 15:04 | By sambo's back
according to Mr Peters we should lower the limit of foreigners, would that help???, concentration helps too!!!.
jed....youv'e been brainwashed..
Posted on 05-07-2015 15:36 | By groutby
Into thinking simply lowering the speed limit on the Kaimai's or indeed anywhere else will in itself cut down accidents and worse still, fatalities. I doubt as usual we will get to know the facts that surround this "accident", but if we were to rule out vehicle problems, what's left?...seriously mate get real and understand that in many cases (emphasis not necessarily this one) it is the loose nut behind the wheel that causes these issues.I'm not saying that excess speed isn't a factor, but it is too simplistic and incorrect to focus on this alone for a cure.
whatsinaname
Posted on 05-07-2015 16:48 | By jaydeegee
Common sense driving in this part of NZ? You are joking of course. Pass on the left; speed limit is the speed to drive at; amber gambler; why signal; road rules are for other drivers It all comes down to lack of consideration for others and macho behaviour which is the common denominator of poor driving habits.
I drive
Posted on 05-07-2015 22:36 | By joe p
the Kaimai every day, some drivers think they are on a bl---dy race track, I agree with whatsinaname it's people who cause accidents, NOT the roads, why can't some people listen, the police are saying "drive to the conditions" is that too hard to understand ???????
Lower the Speed to Foreigners
Posted on 06-07-2015 09:36 | By Watcher 1
Yes, I agree with tonyb, lower the speed limit to Foreigners and make it law that they and vehical rental companies display a F on the rear windscreen just like the L required to be displayed for a learner driver. Once they have done 6 months or more of N.Z. driving they can then sit a test before the F can be removed.
Watcher 1...I don't think that what was meant..?
Posted on 06-07-2015 17:48 | By groutby
when tonyb wrote "we should lower the limit of foreigners, would that help???," ...I think he was meaning lowering the limit OF foreigners to this country..not lowering the speed limit FOR them?
Should trucks be banned?
Posted on 09-07-2015 07:48 | By Calling the truth
Every time I travel on the Kaimais there is always a line of cars following trucks and prepared to do something stupid to get passed them. I know they have a job to do and freight that needs to get somewhere but I think a time restriction on when they can travel on the kaimais would help. Between the hours of 8pm and 8am would give and 12pm until 3pm would keep them off at peak times and the public would get to know when its a good time to travel. I know its off topic but it is relevant.
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