The single vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 5 at Te Pohue around 11am today.

Motorists are being asked to prepare for delays and to pass the scene with care.

Driver trapped in his truck by downed live power lines.

Man was flung two metres high before landing flat on his back in the middle of the road.

"I haven't lost a son, I know exactly where he is."

A Canterbury driver's pleaded guilty to hitting a father and daughter out on a bike ride.

Eight other passengers suffered injuries ranging from moderate to severe.

A bad smash has closed a section of a west Auckland suburban street.

The person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.

'As far as extrications go it was probably about as hard as they come.'

A large truck has gone 10 metres over a bank, trapping the seriously injured driver.

The two injured were taken to Wellington Hospital after the crash in the early hours.

Police say the road is closed and diversions are in place.

Both lanes of the road were blocked for more than an hour.

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on SH10 in Kaeo early this morning.

The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, happened about 3.55pm.

The teen will remain on bail until his next appearance.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

The crash took place in the small town of Nukuhou.

Robin Friend died in the incident yesterday morning.

Two crashes in Takapau overnight.

Emergency services were called to the scene around 8.30am.

The December 17 crash injured eight primary school staff.

The crash has involved one car with one person understood to be critical.

Four occupants aged 17, 18, 19 and 25 have all suffered injuries.

The crash happened at 6.35pm.

Motorists warned to expect delays after crash near Waimauku.

He was however ordered to pay emotional harm reparation and disqualified for six months.

An early morning serious accident has shut a stretch of road in Campbells Bay.