UPDATE - Crash – SH1, Wairakei, near Taupo
Saturday, 23 September 2017, 3:33 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
"UPDATE - Crash – SH1, Wairakei, near Taupo"
Police
remain at the scene of a crash on SH1, Wairakei – between
Palmer Mill Rd and Oruanui Rd.
A full assessment of the
crash is still being made.
However, initial reports are
that a truck crashed into the back of a vehicle, when then
shunted a number of other vehicles.
It is understood one
of those vehicles was pushed across the road into oncoming
traffic.
A report from the scene is that the most severe
injury was to a motorcyclist, who has serious
injuries.
Between 10 to 15 people were taken to hospitals
in Tokoroa and Taupo, and to Waikato Hospital.
Eight
vehicles were involved.
Tow trucks are now removing
damaged vehicles from the scene.
Local diversions are in
place and the road is expected to remain shut for about
another hour.
The Serious Crash Unit and the Commercial
Vehicle Safety Team are
investigating.
ENDS
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