Police said today's fatal crash occurred on State Highway 1 at Tirau Rd near Karapiro this afternoon. A man was found dead at the scene, while an 8-year-old boy from Tokoroa suffered critical head and abdominal injuries. The boy was taken to Waikato Hospital by the Hamilton-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter. At least three other people suffered moderate to serious injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance. Waikato Hospital said the injured boy was in a critical condition in its intensive care unit. The boy's 45-year-old mother and 11-year-old brother were both being assessed in the emergency department. A 25-year-old Hamilton man and a 16-year-old girl from Te Awamutu were both stable. It is understood the injured were travelling in two of the vehicles, which were badly damaged.
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