Accidente en la carretera estatal 5 cerca de Waipunga cierra la carretera y deja al menos a dos personas en estado grave. Crash on State Highway 5 near Waipunga closes road, leaves at least two in serious condition.

Un grave accidente que involucró a dos vehículos cerró la carretera estatal 5 cerca de Waipunga, distrito de Taupō, alrededor de las 4 p.m. A serious crash involving two vehicles has closed State Highway 5 near Waipunga, Taupō district, around 4pm. Los servicios de emergencia se encuentran en el lugar entre Matea Road y Pohoukura Road, y al menos dos ocupantes se encuentran en estado moderado a grave. Emergency services are at the scene between Matea Road and Pohoukura Road, and at least two occupants are in moderate to serious condition. Los automovilistas deben esperar retrasos y usar rutas alternativas. Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes.