A St John spokesman said four people were injured in the crash. One was helicoptered to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition, while a second with moderate injuries was taken to Palmerston North Hospital by ambulance.
A person with moderate injuries and one with minor injuries were both taken to Whanganui Hospital by ambulance.
UPDATE 10AM SH1 south of Taihape is now OPEN to one lane under STOP/GO temporary traffic control. SCU is currently on-site investigating the crash. Please prepare to stop on request and expect delays. ^EHhttps://t.co/dA7EPq8ljD
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) February 1, 2020