Tauranga man killed in crash

The rescue helicopter could not reach the crash site in poor weather conditions. Photo: Phillips Search and Rescue Trust.

A Tauranga man has been named as the person killed in a crash on Saturday.

David Jeffery Thomas died following a fatal crash on Route 52, Pongaroa.

The 46-year-old died at the scene, while one survivor was critically injured and the other suffered minor injuries.

The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was sent to the crash site, but poor weather prevented it landing at the site.

Ambulance officers had to stabilise one of the occupants, before they could be driven to the helicopter "a couple of minutes" away.

The Serious Crash Unit are investigating the cause, while support is being provided to Mr Thomas' family.

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