Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on State Highway 47 in the Tongariro National Park.
Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash at about 4pm.
Initial indications suggest a number of people have sustained serious injuries.
State Highway 47 is currently closed. Motorists can instead use State Highway 46 as an alternate route.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are underway.
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Issued by Police Media Centre