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Serious injury after two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29 at Ōmanawa

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Emergency services are at the scene of the crash on SH29. Photo / NZME

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One person has serious injuries following a crash on State Highway 29.

At 1.20pm emergency services received reports of a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of State Highway 29 and Ōmanawa Rd, Ōmanawa, police said.

A spokesperson confirmed “one person is reported to have serious injuries”.

“Traffic is flowing in both directions currently.”

Hato Hone St John was notified of this crash at 1.23pm.

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Two ambulances, one operations manager and one rapid response vehicle responded to the scene, a spokesperson said.

“Five patients have been assessed at the scene, and one patient has been transported to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition.”

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said one crew was called to the crash between a car and a truck about 1.20pm.

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“All people were out of the vehicle and staff were helping with scene protection.”

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi reported the road is blocked.

In a highway update, the roading agency said caution is advised.

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