Home / Bay of Plenty TimesUpdate: One person dead following a crash on Tairua Rd in CoromandelBay of Plenty Times31 May, 2019 01:36 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPhoto / FilePhoto / FilePolice can now confirm one person has died following a crash on Tairua Rd in the Coromandel.The single-vehicle crash happened south of Pukepoto around 12:30pm on State Highway 25.A second person was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition according to a written statement from police. The road will remain closed until around 11pm. Diversions are in place but motorists are advised to avoid the area.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Previously the Bay of Plenty Times reported the single-vehicle crash happened south of Pukepoto around 12.30pm, according to a written statement from police.Indications are that there are serious to critical injuries.A helicopter is at the scene.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The road is closed as the Serious Crash Unit attends.Diversions are in place.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty TimesFinal offender in $20m cocaine bust deported30 Apr 04:16 AMBay of Plenty TimesNew $1.5m stormwater system launched at Port of Tauranga30 Apr 03:00 AMBay of Plenty TimesTauranga council apologises after SH29A detour30 Apr 01:23 AMSponsoredEndangered bird gets another chance21 Apr 02:30 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
