Eight hurt in Taranaki crash

The eight were not seriously injured. Photo / Thinkstock

A vehicle carrying eight people has crashed into a fence in Taranaki this morning.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to Mokau Road, State Highway 3, north of New Plymouth, about 6.55am.

The passengers were all taken to hospital, however no one was seriously injured, she said.

One lane remains closed at the crash scene.

- Herald online