Kaimai crash: Seriously injured woman stable in Tauranga hospital

An Auckland woman who was seriously injured after a truck crash on the Kaimai Range is now stable in hospital.

A Bay of Plenty District Health Board spokeswoman said the woman from Auckland remained in Tauranga Hospital in a stable condition, while the other person who was injured had been discharged.

A crash between a truck and a car left State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range completely blocked yesterday afternoon after a truck rolled.

After several hours, State Highway 29 was reopened at 7.20pm following the crash.

One person was transported to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition and another in a moderate condition following the crash.

A police spokeswoman said police were called at 1.40pm following reports of a truck and trailer unit crash with a car.

The road was "completely blocked", diversions were in place and motorists could expect delays, police said.

Diversions were still in place at 3.55pm and a crane had just arrived at the scene to remove the truck.

2:00PM: Reports of a crash blocking all lanes on #SH29 in the Tauriko area - between Tauranga and the Kaimai Hills. Please follow directions of emergency services or delay your journey. Delays in the area are likely. Road closure is possible ^TP pic.twitter.com/AWIErB0f7y

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) September 30, 2019

A police spokeswoman said the crash happened between Ruahihi and Omanawa Rd in Lower Kaimai.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said one person was trapped after a truck rolled on the Kaimai Ranges.

He said crews got the call out about 1.40pm and three fire appliances were at the scene.

St John's spokeswoman said one person in a serious condition and one in a moderate condition were transported to Tauranga Hospital.

Two ambulances and one rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene following the call at 1.41pm she said.