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Serious two-vehicle crash closes State Highway 3 in Taranaki

The crash happened just after 5.30pm on Mokau Rd just north of Okau Rd.

Christel Yardley/Waikato Occasions

The crash occurred simply after 5.30pm on Mokau Rd simply north of Okau Rd.

A two-vehicle crash has closed State Freeway 3 (SH3) in Taranaki with preliminary stories suggesting critical accidents.

Shortly after 5.30pm the crash occurred on Mokau Rd simply north of Okau Rd, south of Tongapōrutu.

“We responded with one helicopter and two ambulances,” a St John spokesperson stated.

They stated one individual was in a minor situation however have been unable to say what number of sufferers there have been and directed all different inquiries to police.

Hearth and Emergency New Zealand stated three hearth engines attended the crash from Urenui, Waitara and Tainui Mokau.

A police spokesperson stated the Critical Crash Unit had been notified.

“Motorists are requested to keep away from the world, and comply with any site visitors diversions.”

The Waka Kotahi web site says there isn’t a detour in place.

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