Serious crash in Tairua closes SH25, cyclist injured

Emergency services are at a serious crash at Tairua in the Coromandel.

A police spokesman said officers were called to the crash involving a vehicle and a bycicle on Main Rd (State Highway 25) at about 8.50am.

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“The cyclist looks to be in a moderate to serious condition,” he said.

SH25 TAIRUA - ROAD CLOSED - 10:25AM
Due to a serious crash near Cory Wright Dr, SH25 is closed between Manaia Rd and Ocean Beach Rd in Tairua. Delay your journey or allow extra time for a local road detour: https://t.co/fT1RgcDtAN ^TP pic.twitter.com/90sAuVzVoq

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Fire and ambulance services are also on scene.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the highway was closed between Manaia Rd and Ocean Beach Rd.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two ambulances and one helicopter responded and one person in a serious condition was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.