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One person trapped and several people are injured after serious crash near Thames

November 24, 2017

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One person is trapped in a vehicle following a serious crash involving a car and truck near Thames this morning. 

Another person is believed to have critical injuries and another person has serious injuries after the crash on State Highway 25 in Orongo, Hauraki at 11am. 

Senior Sergeant David Raddan said "the road is closed and is expected to remain so for a few hours".

"Diversions are in place down Ngataipua and Hauraki Road," he said. 

"Police are advising motorists in the area to take care and would like to thank them for their patience."

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