SERIOUS CRASH, SH5 TARAWERA, HAWKE'S BAY

St John was notified at 9.52am of a serious crash involving a truck and a van on State Highway 5, Tarawera (between Tataraakina Road and Pohokura Road), in the Hawke’s Bay. We have dispatched three helicopters, four ambulances and one manager to the scene. Three further helicopters are staged on standby. St John is treating one patient in a critical condition and eight patients in a serious condition. We will update you with any further information as it comes to hand.

Please attribute to Brendon Hutchinson, St John Hawke's Bay Territory Manager.