Emergency services at the scene of today's crash on a one-lane bridge near Kerikeri.
Emergency services at the scene of today's crash on a one-lane bridge near Kerikeri.
An 82-year-old Far North woman has been taken to hospital after a head-on crash police say was caused by another vehicle failing to give way on a one-lane bridge.
The smash occurred on Purerua Rd, north of Kerikeri, about 12.50pm today.
A police spokesman said the woman, driving a HoldenBarina, had been heading home towards Purerua when she saw a Mitsubishi ute approaching just before a one-way bridge.
She slowed to a near stop but the driver of the ute did not see her, leading to a head-on collision. She had the right of way.
The 82-year-old was shaken but thought to have suffered only minor injuries. She was taken to Bay of Islands Hospital in Kawakawa as a precaution.
