School bus crash
A school bus carrying children has collided with a truck in Bay of Plenty. The crash happened on Hewletts Rd, Mt Maunganui just before 8am on Wednesday.
St John sent four ambulances and three rapid-response vehicles to the crash and a total of 42 patients were assessed at the scene.
What you need to know:
- Five patients were transported to Tauranga Hospital, one of whom is in a serious condition.
- The road is blocked off while the scene is cleared and motorists are advised to expect delays.
You can check for SH2 updates on the Waka Kotahi website.
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