At approximately 4pm on Monday, 2 November, a serious crash occurred on Te RangiTautahanga Road, just past the intersection with Hirangi Road, Turangi.
The vehicle involved was a grey coloured Subaru Impreza which collided with a tree.
All three male occupants were trapped and had to be extricated by the Turangi Fire Service before being flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition. Those injured are all local to Turangi and in their late teens.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause and wants to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash, or has any other information that may be relevant; no matter how insignificant it may seem. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nick Weight from the Taupo Road Policing Group on 07 378 6060.