Hato Hone St John was notified of the motor vehicle accident in Matatā at 9.21am and responded with three ambulances, one rapid response unit, one manager and a helicopter to the scene.
“Our crews assessed and treated three patients in a serious condition, and one patient in a minor condition who were all transported to Tauranga hospital.”
Map showing Thornton Rd, between Matatā and Whakatāne. Image/Google Maps
Fire and Emergency NZ were notified at 9.19am and sent two fire crews from Edgecumbe and one from Matatā to the scene.
“There was one person trapped in a vehicle,” northern shift manager Paul Radden said.
