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Black Ice Disaster Caught on Camera | Auckland News
A driver caught a terrifying black ice crash on video—three cars slid off State Highway 2 in Wharerātā, with one slamming into a ditch in seconds. The footage, shared by Ngamaanaki Te Hau to warn others, has gone viral, sparking debate over whether more specific warning signs are needed. Waka Kotahi confirms they monitor the icy stretch with digital signs and road treatments, urging drivers to slow down and avoid sudden moves. Te Hau also highlights crumbling road conditions that worsen the danger. Emergency crews responded to three vehicles, with nine people injured—mostly minor—but the…
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