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RNZ News
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Person critical after truck and car collide in Motutere, Lake Taupō
A crash involving a car and truck near the township of Motutere has left one person trapped. Photo: A person has been transported to Rotorua Hospital in a critical condition after a two-vehicle crash on Friday night. Another has minor injuries after a truck and car collided near Motutere in the Taupō district. Police said the accident has closed part of State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi, and motorists are advised to expect delays. Emergency services said they were alerted to a two-vehicle crash near Jellicoe Point at around 7.45pm. Three Fire and Emergency crews were sent to release one person who had become trapped following the crash. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
RNZ News
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
SH1 closed, person trapped after two vehicle crash in Motutere, Lake Taupō
A crash involving a car and truck near the township of Motutere has left one person trapped. Photo: State Highway One is closed following a serious crash near the township of Moturere. Emergency services are responding to the incident near Jellicoe Point where it's understood a car has collided with a truck at around 7.45pm. A fire and emergency spokesperson says three crews working to extract one person who is trapped. Hato Hone St Johns says they're treating two patients at the scene. The road is closed between Taupō and Tūrangi, with motorists advised to expect delays.
