One dead and three possibly injured after a two-car accident at one of Hamilton's deadliest intersections

A person died after an accident in the suburbs of Huntington, Hamilton, at one of the most deadly intersections of the city

Emergency services were called at the time of the accident. accident of two vehicles at the intersection of Gordonton and Thomas Rds at 19:20. 19659002] One person died on the scene

According to initial reports, three other people were also injured.

Misappropriations took place and the Serious Crises Unit was notified.

In addition, the speed limit on this section of Gordonton Road should be reduced to 60 km / h.

At a meeting of the city council, the council approved the traffic light plan and begin to consult the community on reducing the speed limit.

The site is currently listed at national number 18 on the list of high-risk intersections of the New Zealand Transportation Agency

. Staff indicated that traffic lights were the preferred option since they minimized land use and would cost $ 2 million

A roundabout would cost $ 4 million.

Work to modernize the Thomas / Gordonton intersection will begin in October.

In the meantime, staff continue to monitor the intersection.

Traffic volumes along Gordonton Road have increased steadily in recent years, reflecting growth in the residential sector in the northeast corner of the city and in the adjacent area of ​​Waikato District

. Improvements to Thomas Rd / Gordonton Road, a new intersection Puketaha Rd / Gordonton Road will open on St James Drive.

The Thomas Road / Gordonton Road intersection has had 15 accidents recorded since January 1, 2017, before variable speed signs were installed in October last year.

Despite signs of speed, four more accidents were recorded until February.