Emergency services are attending a car crash near Waitōtara where two people have been "seriously injured". Photo / Bevan Conley
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.
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