Firefighters battle to free driver trapped in Otago logging truck crash

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Source: Radio New Zealand

Firefighters are working with specialist equipment to rescue the driver. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

Firefighters are working to free the driver of a logging truck who is trapped after a crash north of Balclutha.

Police said the crash occurred on Coe Road just after 11am on Monday.

The driver is reported to be seriously injured.

Fire and Emergency said firefighters are working with specialist equipment to rescue the driver.

An ambulance and helicopter are also at the scene.

Coe Road is currently closed between Paterson Road and Hillend Road.

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