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Critically injured person helicoptered to hospital after Ohakune crash

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Emergency services were called to a crash involving one vehicle in Ohakune early on Sunday morning.

The incident on Park Ave was reported around 12.30am.

Two ambulances and one helicopter attended, a St John spokesperson said.

“We assessed and treated one patient in a critical condition who was airlifted to Wellington Hospital and one patient in a minor condition, treated at the scene.”

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said they attended to assist with ambulance services.

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At 7.21am on Sunday, a police spokesperson said the road was expected to be closed for some time.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.


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