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At least 12 people were injured after a bus rolled in Broadlands, near Rotorua this morning.
Police said the crash involved a single bus rolling at the intersection of Broadlands Road and Allen Road shortly before 7.30am.
Police said three people have serious injuries, two are moderately injured, and five others have minor injuries – all have been taken to hospital by helicopter. Hato Hone St John has listed 12 people as requiring hospital treatment.
The road remains blocked and is expected to remain so for some time.
Diversions are in place at Ōhaaki Road and Vaile Road.
A Hato Hone spokesperson said four ambulances, a helicopter and a rapid response unit were on the scene, along with four clinical support units and one Mist (Major Incident Support Team) support unit.
Paramedics were assessing up to 30 people who were on board the bus.
A second helicopter is on its way.
Diversions are expected to remain in place off Broadlands Road for some time. Image / Google Maps
One patient in a moderate condition and one patient in a serious condition had been airlifted to Waikato hospital.
Three patients in a moderate condition, one patient in a minor condition, and one patient in a serious condition were transported to Rotorua Hospital.
Five patients in a minor condition were transported to Taupō Hospital.
Diversions are currently in place off Broadlands Road at Ōhaaki Road and Vaile Road and are expected to remain in place for some time.
