Western Bay of Plenty crash: One injured after car collides with house

Emergency services were called to the crash just before 9am. Photo / NZME

A person is being taken to hospital after a car hit a house in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Emergency services were called to the crash on Omanawa Rd at 8.45am.

A police spokesperson said one person has suffered moderate injuries.

“The vehicle appears to have collided with a house.”

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said an ambulance was taking one patient in a moderate condition to Tauranga Hospital.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern communications shift manager Lauren Sika said crews attended to help.

“The incident was a one car vs building. Fire crews were shortly sent back to their stations.”