Hauraki crash: Car and motorcycle collide in Pipiroa

A road closure and diversion are in place after a car and motorcycle collided in Pipiroa, Hauraki, leaving one person in critical condition.

A road closure and diversion are in place after a car and motorcycle collided in Pipiroa, Hauraki, leaving one person in critical condition.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Shellbank and Bush Rds.

“One person is in a critical condition,” police said.

“The road is likely to be closed for some time and diversions are being put in place at the intersections of Bush Rd and State Highway 25, and Bush Rd and Orchard East Rd.”

Police advised motorists to avoid the area.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said three fire trucks attended the incident.

“We got called to a motor vehicle accident. The car rolled,” the spokesperson said.

“We assisted police on-scene and assisted with traffic.”

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said an ambulance, rapid response unit and helicopter were dispatched to the scene.

“One patient, in a serious to critical condition, is being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.”

The news comes after a logging truck crashed into a power pole on SH25 near Whangamatā this morning, causing the highway to close for several hours.

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.