The turn of fate happened shortly before 10 a. m. Credits: Lowe Corporation rescue helicopter
One user died and another 10 were injured after a turn of destination on national highway five near Tarawera.
A van with seasonal Samoan personnel crashed into a truck shortly before 10 a. m. on Monday.
Two others were seriously injured, one was seriously injured and seven others were injured. One user died at the site.
A police spokesman showed Newshub that the truck’s driving force was not injured.
A spokesman for St. John Ambulance said 3 helicopters, 3 ambulances and a jet vehicle were provided between Tataraakina Road and Pohukura Road.
Several of those in the van were Samoan citizens identified as seasonal employers working in New Zealand, police told Newshub.
A New Zealander also in the van.
Police are in contact with the Samoan High Commission to inform families of those affected in Monday’s accident.
“Road deaths aren’t just numbers, and as police officers we never lose sight of the real loss of life and mourning for each and every death on the road,” said one spokesman.
“Our mind is with the families and friends of all those affected by the aftermath of this tragedy. “
This morning, Newshub cameraman Daniel Jones, who was on the scene, said the damaged van with seasonal personnel was on the side of the road, with “the effect of the tanker on the driver’s side. “
He said it looks like the tanker went through the barrier across the road and into a bank.
Transport company Waka Kotahi NZ says SH5 between Napier and Taup is now open after being closed for 10 hours.
“Please wait for DELAYS near Café Tarawera when the cars in the row start passing in front of the destination turn site. “