SH29/Hinuera crash

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the intersection of Hopkins Rd and SH29 at approximately 0930 this morning where a car and logging truck collided.

One person died at the scene and two others were critically injured. Westpac Waikato and Westpac Auckland Helicopter have just flown the two critical patients to Waikato Hospital.

Philips Search and Rescue Trust (PSRT) is a charitable organisation, operating rescue helicopters throughout the Central North Island. Philips Search and Rescue Trust relies on support from principal sponsors and community donations. Special thanks to Waikato King Country’s principal sponsor, Westpac. This crucial financial support ensures our rescue helicopters can continue to bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel and trauma-trained medics directly to the patient. For further information about PSRT visit our website rescue.org.nz

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