4:09 pm today

Serious crash in Taranaki closes State Highway 3 near Onaero

4:09 pm today
A sign saying 'road closed'.

State Highway 3 is closed in Onaero after a serious crash. Photo: Pretoria Gordon / RNZ

Police are responding to a serious crash near New Plymouth.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 1.50pm Tuesday on Main North Rd near Ohanga Rd.

Two St John ambulances, one rapid response unit, and one operations manager attended the crash.

One patient, in a moderate condition, was assessed and treated at the scene, a St John spokesperson said.

State Highway 3 was closed in Onaero and there was no alternate route available.

Waka Kotahi has advised motorists to avoid the area until roadblocks are lifted.

Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.