Serious crash in Tairua closes SH25, cyclist injured

Emergency services are at a serious crash at Tairua in the Coromandel.

A police spokesman said officers were called to the crash involving a vehicle and a bycicle on Main Rd (State Highway 25) at about 8.50am.

“The cyclist looks to be in a moderate to serious condition,” he said.

Fire and ambulance services are also on scene.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the highway was closed between Manaia Rd and Ocean Beach Rd.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two ambulances and one helicopter responded and one person in a serious condition was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.