Five injured in South Waikato crash; road closed after driver ignores closure, risks officer's safety.

A serious crash on State Highway 1 in South Waikato injured five people and led to road closure. A 53-year-old Auckland man was pulled over after driving through the crash scene, bypassing cordons and forcing a police officer to jump out of the way. Senior Sergeant Murray Hamilton condemned the actions, emphasizing the risks of ignoring road closures. The road reopened around 11:30 am, with investigations ongoing.

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