Update 10.40am- No one has been injured following a crash near Barkes Corner.
A police media spokesperson says the three car crash happened just after 9.30am.
"Police were called to the scene of the crash on State Highway 29 and Cameron road at 9.38am.
"There were no injuries."
Earlier
Reports are coming in about a three car crash near Barkes Corner.
A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news room says one car is blocking the road.
"This has happened on the corner of State Highway 29 and Cameron Road.
"One car is blocking the road and another two vehicles are on the roundabout."
8 comments
No surprise
Posted on 20-09-2018 10:47 | By waiknot
When 2 lots of motorists get green lights at the same time??
What took so long?
Posted on 20-09-2018 11:19 | By Slim Shady
I thought they switched on these lights on Monday. I can't believe it took some Kiwis 3 days to crash. They must be getting better.
You've been framed
Posted on 20-09-2018 11:48 | By Slim Shady
Congratulations to the designer of this new set up. The prank is producing some great laughs.
Panelbeaters hail traffic lights huge success
Posted on 20-09-2018 12:06 | By Incendiary
What an interesting twist to add lights to roundabouts as a stimulus package for struggling panelbeaters, especially with the trend to larger accidents writing off cars. Enough of the tinkering and tweaking NZTA and TCC just fix the bl**dy roads
Traffic Lights Confusion?
Posted on 20-09-2018 12:52 | By Bill Gibson-Patmore
Hi, SunLive... Are you able to make enquiries about and report on the circumstances of these crashes? ... It is noted that 'part-sets' of traffic lights were installed on this roundabout this week. ... Despite the standard existence of a "giving way rule or signage'", it does seem logical to many folk that GREEN LIGHT means GO. ... But not necessarily on this new system. ... Bill
I Spy
Posted on 20-09-2018 13:38 | By Tauranga Local
Unless I'm mistaken, that little silver car is a Smith & Boyle Panel Beaters courtesy vehicle. Perhaps the driver just likes to get involved in accidents.
Solution
Posted on 20-09-2018 13:48 | By Carlos spicywiener
Maybe better to remove the grass center and have a normal traffic light intersection,
A matter of time
Posted on 20-09-2018 18:53 | By grobertson
After driving through the Barkes Corner intersection on Monday to check out the new traffic lights I was left dumbfounded but not surprised at the stupidity of the setup. While there are signs informing about the lights on approach one doesn't really get time to read them and looking at a green light gives the impression that all is safe to proceed around the round-about. Why weren't the lights set up as at Welcome Bay roundabouts.
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