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

Emergency services were at the scene of the crash on SH29 this afternoon. Photo / NZME

Four people have been taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, after a crash on State Highway 29 near Tauranga.

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.

One person was reported to have serious injuries.

“Traffic is flowing in both directions currently.”

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

Two ambulances, one operations manager and one rapid response vehicle responded.

Five patients have been assessed at the scene.

“One patient has been transported to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition,” St John said.

“Three more patients have been transported to hospital, two in moderate condition and one with minor injuries.”

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

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

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi reported that the road was blocked.

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