Person in serious condition after logging truck rolls in Taihape

A person is in a serious condition in Whanganui Hospital after a logging truck rolled in Taihape. Photo/ NZME

A person is in a serious condition in Whanganui Hospital after a logging truck rolled in Taihape early today.

Fire and Emergency NZ shift manager Michael Anderson said fire crews responded about 5.05am.

“When our crews arrived we found a logging truck that had rolled on its side, and no reports of any persons trapped.”

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said they were notified at 5.26am.

An ambulance took a patient in a serious condition to Whanganui Hospital.

Fire services made the logging truck safe, Anderson said.

“At the peak, we did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”

Eva de Jong is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news. She began as a reporter in 2023.