Two critically injured after car hits tree in Whanganui
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Save Police said two people were seriously injured in the crash, which saw a vehicle hit a tree. Photo / NZME
Two people have been critically injured after a car crash in Whanganui.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Papaiti Rd near the Upokongaro Bridge at about 11:10am on Sunday.
According to police, one person was trapped in a vehicle that hit a tree.
The person was later extricated
from the vehicle and transported to Whanganui Hospital in a critical condition.
A diversion is in place while the Serious Crash Unit investigates. Photo / Lewis Gardner