15:00 1-01-2008 Waikato

NZ Police Alert: Fatal Accident, Otorohanga Road, Kihikihi

Location of incident: Kihikihi
Incident Type: Fatal Accident

At approximately 2.45pm this afternoon there was a 2 car head on collision on Otorohanga Road, Kihikihi.

1 occupant died at the scene and 6 other occupants have been taken to Waikato Hospital. 4 of the 6 have very serious injuries and the other 2 have moderate injuries.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating and Otorohanga Road will be closed for several hours.

No details of the deceased or injured are available at this stage.

Issued By: Inspector Gary Hill

This is an initial incident report. Please keep in mind that as more information is gathered by Police at the scene specific details may change.

ENDS