A person has been critically injured after a crash involving a car and a train in the Bay of Plenty this morning.
Police said it was called to Te Puke Highway in Paengaroa at around 9am following reports of a collision between a car and a train.
Hato Hone St John said a helicoper, an ambulance, a rapid response unit and a manager attended the scene.
"Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was airlifted to Waikato hospital in a critical condition," it said.
Fire and Emergency NZ crews from Te Puke responded to a motor vehicle crash in Paengaroa shortly after 9am.
"Te Puke Highway will be closed briefly between Pah Rd and Showgrounds Rd, while a helicopter lands to assist the injured person," a police spokesperson said.
"The road is due re-open once the helicopter leaves the scene; however, motorists should expect delays,"
The Serious Crash Unit had been advised, police said.
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