One person was seriously injured after a car and cyclist collided in Taradale on Sunday morning.
A police spokesman said they responded to the incident at the corner of Church Rd and Neeve Rd about 10.55am.
An update from police said Neeve Rd had closed and was expected to beclosed for some time, with detours in place.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays,” a police statement said.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson confirmed one person in a serious condition was assessed and treated before they were taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital by ambulance.
The car stayed in place for about a week before the Regional Council was notified on Friday, July 12, that the car was now in the drain next to the road.
A Regional Council spokeswoman said staff had since used hydrocarbon booms to pick up the oil petrol in the drain and were working on a “recovery solution” for the car.
She said the Regional Council was not aware of who was responsible.
A Hastings District Council spokeswoman said the car had crashed into the bridge, but only the sight rails were damaged.
The spokeswoman said there were plans to repair the sight rails this week.
