Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, were called to Longacre Rd after a two-vehicle crash. Photo / Bevan Conley
A person with critical injuries has been flown to Wellington Hospital after a crash at Okoia near Whanganui.
Another person was seriously injured.
A police spokeswoman said the two-car crash on Longacre Rd was called in about 12.20pm on Monday.
“Initial indications suggest serious injuries, and a helicopter has been dispatched.
“The road is currently closed while emergency services work at the scene.”
Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager Karen McDonald said two Whanganui fire appliances responded.
Contrary to initial reports, no one was trapped in the vehicles, she said. Fire crews were assisting with traffic control and landing the helicopter.
Hato Hone St John responded with two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, one manager and a helicopter, a spokeswoman said.
She said a person in critical condition was airlifted to Wellington Hospital and a person in a serious condition was taken by ambulance to Whanganui Hospital.
Three of the whales succumbed on the shore.