Police seek witnesses after serious crash

Napier police are seeking witnesses to crash which left a woman with serious injuries yesterday. Photo/Warren Buckland

Napier Police are seeking witnesses to a crash which left a woman with serious injuries.

The collision occurred between a car and ute shortly before 3pm on Friday on Napier-Taupo Highway, SH5, near the intersection with SH2.

Police are seeking witnesses after a yellow Mazda Demio was forced off the road by a blue ute completing a passing move on a blind corner.

A Napier Volunteer Fire Brigade spokesperson said the yellow car crashed into a power pole, trapping the driver who had to be extricated.

A St John Ambulance spokesperson said a 69-year-old woman was taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital in a serious condition.

Napier Volunteer Fire Brigade sent two appliances, one was sent from Bay View and two St John ambulances attended.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call Napier Police on 06 831 0700.