Two people seriously injured in crash near Waitōtara, South Taranaki

Two people are in a serious condition after a car crash near Waitōtara in South Taranaki.

A police spokesman said they responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash on Moumahaki Rd at 2.57pm on Sunday.

“Two people are seriously injured, another with minor-moderate injuries.

“It looks like the road is currently blocked.”

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said they were responding to the motor vehicle crash.

“We are on scene at the moment assisting ambulance and police.

“There are no persons trapped.”

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said one seriously injured person was airlifted to Whanganui Hospital, while a second seriously injured person and one with moderate injuries were taken to the hospital by road.

Three ambulances, a manager and a helicopter attended.

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