Fatal crash SH30, Kinleith
One person has died following a crash involving two motorbikes on Ongaroto Road / SH 30, around 2km west of Tram Road, Kinleith.
Emergency services responded to the scene at around 12:45pm on Saturday.
One person was located in a critical condition however resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and they died at the scene. A second person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition.
The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
The road was closed while emergency services attended and has now re-opened.
Fatal crash on SH2 Waiotahe
One person has died and others have been injured following a crash involving three vehicles on State Highway 2, Waiotahe, Opotiki.
Emergency services responded to the crash at around 2pm on Saturday.
One person died at the scene. One person was transported to Tauranga Hospital with serious injuries, another person was transported to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries and a further two people were transported to Whakatane Hospital with moderate injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
The road was closed while emergency services attended and has now re-opened.
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