Te Awamutu three-vehicle crash leaves one person with critical injuries

Emergency services are attending a serious three-vehicle crash near the intersection of Bond and Ohaupo Rds in Te Awamutu.

Police have confirmed they were called to the accident about midday on Friday.

A police spokesperson said one person has suffered critical injuries.

Traffic management is in place and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

Hato Hone St John told the Waikato Herald it was notified of the motor vehicle incident at 11.59am.

“One ambulance, one rapid response vehicle and one operations manager have responded.

A motorbike and vehicle were seen being examined at the scene. Photo / Jesse Wood

“One ambulance has transported one Status 1 patient to Waikato Hospital.”

St John also said the incident was ongoing and it could not provide any additional information.

Police also said they won’t be confirming any further details on the crash at this stage.

Fenz did not attend the scene.

A Waikato Herald reporter attended the scene about 1.30pm and saw a badly damaged motorbike and a car being examined by police.

More to come.