
Emergency services race to water-related incident near Bay of Plenty swimming hole
Police said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.
Police said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.
Sixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.
Police said initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.
One person was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters.
One ambulance was sent to the incident on Kura St, Whatawhata.
The three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others.
A police spokesperson said the incident was reported just after 8.45am.
The Newmarket Business Association says there is no further threat to the area.
Police have erected a cordon outside an upmarket fashion store.
'Indications are there have been serious injuries': Police.
Police are asking motorists to avoid the area around Paekākāriki off-ramp.
St John's Kawakawa ambulance station is closed with no timeline for repairs or reopening.
Rescuers performed CPR on the victim for almost an hour.
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Rangiotu Rd about 5.30pm.
The road is blocked and will remain shut for some time, police say.
The injured were assaulted and had items taken, police said.
Police find vehicle but still looking for those thought responsible for violent incident.
Police said the vehicle would likely have damage to either the front or driver's side.
'Obviously we will be treading very carefully in that space.'
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One person in critical condition was transported to Auckland Hospital.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.
The victim was a bus passenger - she did not know her attacker.
The Police Eagle helicopter was seen circling the area after the incident.
Two ambulances have rushed to the incident near Huia.
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It was reported at around 12.40pm.