Wednesday, 27 November 2024

One dead, 13 injured after car and bus crash

    1. Canterbury
    2. National

    The scene of a crash on SH1, north of Tīrau. Photo: RNZ / Natalie Akoorie
    The scene of a crash on SH1, north of Tīrau. Photo: RNZ / Natalie Akoorie
    One person is dead and 13 others have been injured in a serious crash involving a bus and a car on State Highway 1 in Waikato.

    Hato Hone St John says it sent 13 vehicles to the crash scene and transported 13 patients, two in critical condition and four in serious condition, to Waikato, Rotorua, Tauranga and Auckland hospitals by road and air.

    The highway is closed for over 10 kilometres, between Tirau and Piarere roundabout.

    In a statement earlier, police said the two-vehicle crash happened near Paparamu Road in Piarere after 2pm on Wednesday.

    "Initial indications are that there are serious injuries.

    "Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays."

    The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.

    RNZ

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