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Serious injuries in SH30 crash involving truck

Author: Rotorua Daily Post ,
Publish Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2025, 10:30am

One person is in a serious condition after a crash involving a truck in the Bay of Plenty

Police say emergency services were called to State Highway 30 Rotoiti Forest about 9.20am.

“It appears one person is in a serious condition.

“The road is closed, and motorists are advised to take an alternate route.”

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said the crash was between a truck and another vehicle, west of Manawahe Rd.

One person was trapped and crews were working to get them out using rescue tools, he said.

9:55AM - Reports of a serious crash on #SH30 just west of Manawahe Rd, in the Lake Rotoma area. Please follow directions of emergency services in the area. Delays are likely. Road closure is possible. ^TP pic.twitter.com/KwVPqLMVI3
— NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty (@nztawbop) February 16, 2025

Three trucks from Rotorua, Kawerau and Rotomā were called to the crash.

More to come.

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