One dead in fatal crash

One person is dead after a fatal three car crash on State Highway 29 lower Kaimais.

The accident is between Thorn Road and Poripori Road.

Emergency services are attending a two car crash on State Highway 29 North of Thorn Rd in the Kaimais, Bay of Plenty. The incident was reported at 4 pm.

One person is seriously injured and ambulance is treating 4 patients in total.

State Highway 29 is closed at the crash site which is between Poripori Rd and Thorn Road. At the moment no diversion is in place but contractors have been called in to establish diversions.

The Serious Crash Untit has been called to examine the scene.
The NZ Transport Agency advises people to use SH2, Moffat Road, Wairoa Road, Crawford Road, Poripori Road or Sh36 via Rotorua.

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