Police and St John were called to East Tamaki Rd near Preston Rd in Otara following reports a vehicle had collided with a tree shortly before 2am. Photo / Hayden Woodward
Police and St John were called to East Tamaki Rd near Preston Rd in Otara following reports a vehicle had collided with a tree shortly before 2am. Photo / Hayden Woodward
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Tokoroa.
The crash, involving a pedestrian and a car, occurred just before midnight last night.
A second pedestrian initially suffered moderate injuries - but their condition has since worsened and they are now in a critical condition, according toa police spokesperson.
"Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way."
Emergency services also responded to a serious crash in Auckland overnight.
Police and St John were called to East Tamaki Rd near Preston Rd in Otara after a car collided with a tree shortly before 2am.
Police and St John were called to East Tamaki Rd near Preston Rd in Otara following reports a vehicle had collided with a tree shortly before 2am. Photo / Hayden Woodward
Meanwhile, today emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 2 in Putorino, Hawke's Bay.
The single-vehicle crash near Haliburton Rd was reported about 10.40am.
"Initial reports indicate there are injuries," a police spokesperson said.
"The road will be closed and traffic management will be in place."
Police have advised motorists to avoid the area if possible.
SH2 PUTORINO TO KOTEMAORI, HAWKE'S BAY - CRASH - 11:20AM The road is now BLOCKED, due to a crash in between Putorino and Kotemaori. Please avoid the area or delay your journey if possible. ^AP pic.twitter.com/qHXGXP3XLy
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) October 31, 2020
