A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

The injured driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital.

One ambulance responded to the scene.

“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”

Emergency services were alerted to the accident around 10pm

A teenager was reportedly struck by a ute before it fled the scene.

Enquiries are under way to determine the cause of the crash.

SH54 reopened about 9.20pm.

One person remains in a serious condition at Palmerston North Hospital.

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There were no injuries but a vehicle and power pole were damaged.

Concerns were raised about the Panmure Hwy Bridge last month. A fix is still in the works.

State Highway 1 was closed overnight due to the crash.

1982 crash victim's sister: “It’s just like, ‘you bastard, you brought it all up again’.

Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.

Cranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.

The man can be seen holding up traffic as he walks with his dog in the dark.

Emergency services were called to the scene around 5.10pm.

Finn Higgins admitted six charges in the High Court at Hamilton today.

“It’s becoming a black stretch of road.”

Police were called to the scene around 11.55am.

Athletes and coaches travelling in convoy after training when tragedy struck.

There were emotional scenes as Samoan hymns were sang and prayers said.

Road at Hamurana, near Rotorua, blocked and live wires are down.

Their employer says they were genuine, loyal and caring men.

Councillors say the median barriers at a fatal car crash need to be scrutinised.

Police received reports of the incident at 3.40pm.

The scene examination will include an assessment of whether the incident was deliberate.

Police condemned the “disgusting” actions of a bystander who live-streamed the crash site.