
One person in critical condition after three-vehicle crash in Te Awamutu
Emergency services are attending a serious three-car crash in central Te Awamutu.
Emergency services are attending a serious three-car crash in central Te Awamutu.
"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”
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Onlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.
St John believes the industrial action Tuesday-Wednesday caused no patient harm.
The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.
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One patient was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Images from the scene show the windscreen of the bus cracked.
Police were called to the crash on SH2, near the Kennedy Road off-ramp.
One patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.
An increased police presence is expected in the town as enquiries continue.
Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.
Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.
The teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.
Community is in shock, says mayor.
Two unions say staff on the front line of health emergencies are not being paid fairly.
Whanau are devastated after accident on school outing.
A police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been advised.
St John service offers transport to and from health-related appointments in Whangārei.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is under way.
The road where the crash occurred appears to be partially blocked, police say.
Hokianga residents' concerns about St John ambulance services are heading to Parliament.
Police say road where accident happened likely to be closed for some time.
Deputy CEO Damian Tomic says some people may need to take themselves to hospital.
The fire happened near Mahuta Rd South and Torehape Rd East.
It's the third black-ice-related crash on the highway in 24 hours.
Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 12.10pm.
Hokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.