Fatal Crash - Update - SH2 Paengaroa - Bay of Plenty

Further to the earlier report of the serious crash at Paengaroa: The crash involved a milk truck and a car at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Wilson Road. 4 of the 5 people in the car were trapped and the Fire Service are working to free them.

Of the people trapped in the car, one has died at the scene and the other three have critical injuries. One person got out of the car unassisted and has minor injuries. 2 Rescue helicopters have been called to the scene to fly the injured to hospital when they are release.

The truck driver was not seriously injured and is receiving supprt from Victim Support. The Serious Crash Unit and the Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit are investigating the cause of the crash.

State Highway 2 will remain closed for several hours and diversions around the scene via State Highway 33 and Wilson Road South are in place.

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