Two Hurt Following Serious Crash in Longburn

One driver is in a critical condition and a second was seriously hurt
following a crash in Longburn this morning.

The crash happened just after 9.00am on Works Road, Longburn.

At this stage it appears that a Toyota driven by a man in his early 30's was doing a U turn when he was in collision with a Subaru driven by a man in his late 20's.

The Toyota driver is in a critical condition in Palmerston North Hospital.
The condition of the Subaru driver is described as serious.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Palmerston North
police on 06 351 3600.

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