Man injured in Waitomo collision

A man is fighting for his life after a crash between a car and a truck near Waitomo in the King Country.

Police spokesman Andrew McAlley said the man is in a serious condition and a rescue helicopter is on its way to the scene.

He said the crash happened on Te Anga Rd, west of Waitomo, at about 10.25am and the road has been closed.

Mr McAlley said the injured man was the driver of the car.

He said the police serious crash unit is investigating the cause of the crash.

- NZHERALD STAFF