How Did 3 People End Up Injured, 1 Critically, in a Truck–Ute Crash on SH3 Near Turakina? — 3 Injured

The crash

Three people were injured, one critically and two seriously, when a truck and a ute crashed on State Highway 3 near Turakina in the Whanganui region, the Whanganui Chronicle reported.

The crash happened at about 6:05am, blocking a lane at Union Rd. A person was trapped in the ute when fire crews arrived at the scene.

What happened

The truck and the ute collided on SH3 near Turakina, leaving three people injured. One person was in a critical condition and two others were seriously injured, according to the Whanganui Chronicle.

Fire crews had to free a person who was trapped in the ute. The road was blocked while emergency services worked at the scene.

Frequently asked questions

Who was injured in the SH3 crash?

Three people were injured in the truck–ute crash on SH3 near Turakina — one critically and two seriously.

Where and when did the crash happen?

The crash happened at about 6:05am on State Highway 3 near Turakina, at Union Rd, in the Whanganui region of New Zealand.

Was anyone trapped?

Yes. A person was trapped in the ute when fire crews arrived at the scene.