Two Car Accidents Close Roads in New Zealand

May 13, 2026, 08:02
New ZealandOther

Introduction

Two car accidents closed important roads in the Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay areas.

Main Body

Two cars hit each other on the Te Puke Highway at 7:15 PM. Some people are very sick. Police and doctors are there now. Drivers must use other roads. A truck and trailer fell over on the Hawke's Bay Expressway at 1:00 PM. No one was hurt in this accident. However, the road is closed because the truck is in the way. Police are cleaning the roads. They put signs to show drivers new ways to go.

Conclusion

The roads are still closed. Police are checking the accidents.

Learning

🚦 The "Right Now" Pattern

In this news story, the writer uses a specific way to talk about things happening at this exact moment.

The Secret: Am/Is/Are + Action-ing

Look at these examples from the text:

  • Police are cleaning the roads.
  • Police are checking the accidents.

How to use it: If you see someone doing something right now, use this pattern.

  • I am reading β†’\rightarrow (Now)
  • The car is moving β†’\rightarrow (Now)
  • They are helping β†’\rightarrow (Now)

🚧 Simple Word Swaps

To reach A2, you can change simple words into more descriptive ones. The article uses these helpful pairs:

  • Sick β†’\rightarrow (Used here for 'injured' or 'hurt')
  • In the way β†’\rightarrow (Blocking the road)
  • Other roads β†’\rightarrow (A different path/detour)

Vocabulary Learning

car (n.)
A vehicle with four wheels used for transportation
Example:I drive a car to go to work.
accidents (n.)
Unexpected events that cause damage or injury
Example:The news reported several accidents on the highway.
closed (adj.)
Not open or blocked
Example:The road is closed because of construction.
roads (n.)
Paths for vehicles to travel
Example:We need to find alternate roads after the bridge is closed.
people (n.)
Human beings
Example:Many people were affected by the traffic jam.
sick (adj.)
Unwell or ill
Example:Some people are very sick after the crash.
police (n.)
Law enforcement officers
Example:Police arrived quickly to the scene.
drivers (n.)
People who operate vehicles
Example:Drivers should be careful during heavy rain.
truck (n.)
Large vehicle for transporting goods
Example:A truck fell over on the expressway.
way (n.)
A method or path to go somewhere
Example:Signs show the way to the nearest exit.