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One critically injured, SH35 blocked after Gisborne car v truck crash

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Police responded this afternoon to a two-vehicle collision on Awapuni Rd, near Commerce Place, in Gisborne. Awapuni Rd was blocked Photo / Anne-Marie de Bruin

Police responded this afternoon to a two-vehicle collision on Awapuni Rd, near Commerce Place, in Gisborne. Awapuni Rd was blocked Photo / Anne-Marie de Bruin

A part of State Highway 35 near Gisborne has been blocked after a car and a truck collided on Awapuni Rd on Friday afternoon.

One person was critically injured, according to a Hato Hone St John spokesperson.

Police were called to the crash on Awapuni Rd, near Commerce Place, about 2.45pm.today.

The St John spokesperson said a helicopter, an operations manager, an ambulance, and a rapid response unit attended the incident.

A person in a critical condition was taken to Gisborne Hospital by ambulance.

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A section of Awapuni Rd remained closed as of 3.40pm.

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