One person critical after car and bus collide in Tauranga

Wednesday 24 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 25 Sep 2025, 9:29am

A person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in critical condition following a collision between a car and a bus in Welcome Bay. The crash occurred on Welcome Bay Road on Wednesday evening. Fire crews worked to free one occupant who was trapped inside the car.

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1. StuffWed 24 Sep 2025, 7:04pm

   One in critical condition after car and bus collide in Tauranga (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 24 Sep 2025, 7:20pm

   One critically injured after car and bus crash in Tauranga (opens in new tab)

   • Tauranga crash: Person airlifted to Waikato Hospital in critical condition (opens in new tab) Thu 25 Sep 2025, 9:29am
3. 1NewsWed 24 Sep 2025, 7:26pm

   Person critical after crash between bus and car in Tauranga (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 24 Sep 2025, 7:59pm

   One critical after car and bus crash in Tauranga (opens in new tab)