Home / Bay of Plenty TimesMan injured after crashing into Tauranga harbour now stableBay of Plenty Times10 Oct, 2019 12:51 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/XLinkedInRedditPolice at the scene of the crash off State Highway 29A. Photo / George NovakPolice at the scene of the crash off State Highway 29A. Photo / George NovakA man who was seriously injured after his car crashed through a barrier and into the Tauranga harbour off State Highway 29A yesterday is now stable.A Bay of Plenty District Health Board spokesman said the 29-year-old Tauranga man was in a stable condition in intensive care. Police were called to the crash between Truman Lane and the Maungatapu Bridge just before 3pm. Firefighters had prepared to abseil down the bank. Photo / George NovakThe man was taken to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition after the crash, a St John spokeswoman said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Emergency services were working to get the person up the bank to receive medical attention and a helicopter was on standby to help remove the car from the shallow water.An area of the bank was taped off and firefighters abseiled down the bank.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty TimesStorm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for help27 Feb 04:00 AMBay of Plenty Times'Heinous attack': Man charged after woman injured in BOP assault27 Feb 02:58 AMBay of Plenty TimesRare blood moon to put on midnight show over BoP sky27 Feb 02:00 AMSponsoredBacking locals, every day22 Feb 11:00 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
