Firefighters had to remove the hatchback's roof and doors to free the driver. Photo / Peter de Graaf
Firefighters had to remove the hatchback's roof and doors to free the driver. Photo / Peter de Graaf
A motorist has been critically injured in a crash involving two vehicles north of Waipapa this afternoon.
The Advocate understands a small hatchback and a hire truck collided on State Highway 10, between Kapiro Rd and Waipapa West Rd, shortly after midday.
A police spokesperson said initial indications suggested oneperson had received critical injuries.
A reporter at the scene said both vehicles had ended up off the road next to the southbound lane.
The Kerikeri Volunteer Fire Brigade had to cut the roof and doors off the hatchback to free the trapped male driver, who was then transferred into a waiting ambulance.
The Serious Crash Unit attended as well as the Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit.
SH10 was down to one lane with stop-go traffic management in place to allow vehicles to travel in either direction. Motorists were warned to expect delays.
Hato Hone St John said it was notified of the crash at 12pm and responded with an ambulance and rescue helicopter.
