Three people have been injured in the crash. Photo / File
Three people have been injured in the crash. Photo / File
A rescue helicopter is currently on the scene of a serious single-car crash near Huntly where one person with critical injuries is being treated.
A spokeswoman for St John said they responded to the incident on Rotowaro Rd, west of Huntly after a car crashed into a ditch.
Meanwhile, twoother people have been transported by ambulance to Waikato Hospital, one with serious injuries and the other with minor injuries.
Emergency services were called around 3.15pm. As of 5pm, the St John spokeswoman said the patient with critical injuries had not been transported away from the scene.
Police advise the road is currently closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Meanwhile, a police spokeswoman told the Herald there had been concerns for the welfare of a person near Takanini Train Station.
"This person has been located, and we are ensuring they are being cared for. The trains have resumed service," they said.
There are no services running between Papakura and Te Mahia in both directions until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. https://t.co/ob8Ni7g6dF
