Sunday, 5 March 2017 - 9:46pm |
Bay of Plenty

UPDATE 2: Desert Road (SH 1) crash - road now open

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State Highway One has now reopened following a serious crash on the Desert Road. 

Due to damage on the road as a result of the crash, there will be ongoing delays while repairs are made.

Police can now confirm that eight people were taken to hospital - six were flown to hospital by helicopter and two were transported by road ambulance.

The Serious Crash Unit are investigating. 

ENDS 

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