Woman flown to hospital after crash involving truck in South Taranaki

Police responded to an incident in South Taranaki where a woman was hit by a truck on Tuesday, November 12.

A woman has been flown to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash involving a truck in South Taranaki.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Meremere Rd, between Rimutoto and Allen roads, about 4pm.

One person, who had been trapped, was seriously injured.

“The woman was transported to hospital by rescue helicopter,” said a police spokesperson.

Hato Hone St John was also on the scene.

Inquiries into what caused the crash are ongoing.

This story has been updated after NZ Police indicated the victim was a pedestrian. She was involved in a two-vehicle crash.