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Te Awamutu crash: Eight injured in serious accident on SH3

Ben Tomsett
Ben Tomsett
Multimedia Journalist - Dunedin, NZ Herald·NZ Herald·
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Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.

Multiple people have been seriously injured in a serious two-vehicle crash in Te Awamutu this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Kihikihi Rd/SH3 at around 4.20pm, a police spokesperson said.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said there were eight patients at the scene, including one in critical condition, three with serious injuries, three with moderate injuries, and one with minor injuries.

The crash occurred on Kihikihi Rd, SH3, Te Awamutu. Image / Google
The crash occurred on Kihikihi Rd, SH3, Te Awamutu. Image / Google

Two rapid response units, two managers, and eight ambulances were dispatched, and patients were currently being treated at the scene before transport to Waikato Hospital.

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A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said two fire trucks attended the scene at 4.18pm, no people were trapped and crews assisted police.

The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.

Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.

UPDATE 5:30PM
The road remains closed between Raikes Ave and Bridgman Rd. SCU are attending, and their investigations can take several hours. A short diversion for traffic is in place. For overnight updates click here: https://t.co/h4O1VRBvRG ^EH https://t.co/ZpgvUWDRGE

— NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty (@nztawbop) December 21, 2024

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