Crash between car and train in Halcombe; driver located by police after leaving scene

Emergency services attended a crash between a car and train in Halcombe on Thursday morning. Photo / NZME

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash between a car and train in Halcombe, Manawatū, on Thursday morning.

Fire and Emergency NZ shift manager Belinda Beets said the crash happened at the intersection of Mt Biggs Rd and Halcombe Rd about 1.20am.

“The driver of the car actually drove off.

“But he walked back to the train ... and he was taken to hospital by ambulance.”

A police spokeswoman said the car driver was located by police a short distance away.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two ambulances, a rapid response unit and an operations manager were sent to the scene.

“One patient in a serious condition was transported to Palmerston North Hospital.

“One further patient in a minor condition was assessed and treated at the scene, no transport required.”

Fire crews from Feilding and Halcombe left the scene at 2.45am.

Eva de Jong is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news. She began as a reporter in 2023.