Fatal crash near Whakatane

UPDATED 9.33am: One person has been killed in a crash on Thornton Road, near Whakatane.

Police say initial reports are that a number of people have received minor injuries and one person is confirmed to have died following a crash between a car and van.


Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash near Matata.

"Currently the road is blocked and diversions are in place at the intersections of State Highway 30 and Thornton Road, and Thornton Road and East Bank Road," says police.

Police are asking people to avoid the area where possible and have patience if there are any delays.

Earlier:

Police have closed a stretch of a main road into a Bay of Plenty town following a serious crash this morning.

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on Thornton Road, near Blueberry Corner, close to the intersection of State Highway 30.

Two vehicles are believed to be involved in the crash, with multiple patients.

Diversions have been put in place at the intersection of Thornton Road and State Highway 30 and Thornton Road and East Bank Road.

Motorists are being asked to use the diversions or avoid travelling in the area until the road is clear.


Diversions are in place near Matata following a serious crash this morning. Image: Google Maps.

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