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Waitomo crash: Truck and trailer roll in Mahoenui near SH3

Maryana Garcia
By Maryana Garcia
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5 Feb, 2025 02:30 AMQuick Read

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One person has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a truck and trailer rolled on a private road in Mahoenui, Waitomo.

A police spokesperson said the incident was reported at about 2pm.

“The crash is not blocking State Highway 3,” police said.

“One person is being treated with serious injuries.”

Police said the incident took place near Ngatarawa Rd and Totoro Rd.

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“Traffic was not affected by it,” police said.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one first response unit, one ambulance and one helicopter responded to the incident.

“One person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.”

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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.

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