Northern Rescue Helicopters transported two patients from the Brynderwyns to Auckland City Hospital. Photo / Northern Rescue Helicopters
Northern Rescue Helicopters transported two patients from the Brynderwyns to Auckland City Hospital. Photo / Northern Rescue Helicopters
Four people are in Auckland Hospital after a crash on State Highway 1, south of the Brynderwyns.
Three patients, two in a critical condition and one in a moderate condition, were airlifted to Auckland City Hospital, a Hato Hone St John spokesperson said.
“One additional patient, in moderate condition, isbeing transported by road ambulance to Auckland City Hospital.”
Hato Hone St John was notified of the accident on SH1, Waipū, at 12.43pm.
Two helicopters, two ambulances, one rapid response unit and two operations managers attended.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said four crews from Waipū, Kaiwaka and Maungaturoto attended.
A nearly 9km stretch of road had been closed after a crash near Brynderwyn. Photo / Google
Two people were trapped and rescued, the spokesperson said.
A crew from a Whangārei-based Northern Rescue Helicopter assisted the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter and landed on top of the Brynderwyns to help emergency services.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified, a police spokesperson said.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the road was closed between SH12 and Waipū Gorge Rd for a time while the Serious Crash Unit completed its investigation.
SH1 Whangārei to Brynderwyn was now fully open again.
