One person critically injured in Timaru SUV crash

A person sustained critical injuries after an SUV crashed on Pages Rd in Timaru on Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle crash in the northwestern outskirts of the city.

The crash was reported at 7.12am, while another report stated emergency services were called at approximately 7.15am. Hato Hone St John sent two ambulances, a first response unit, and a critical care unit to the scene. One report also noted the deployment of a rapid response unit.

The injured person was treated by ambulance staff and taken to Timaru Hospital in critical condition. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified of the incident.

Pages Rd was blocked following the accident. Diversions were implemented along Glamis and Morgans roads.

Where reports differ

• The reported time of the emergency call varied between 7.12am and 7.15am
• One report specified the location as Marchwiel, while another described it as the northwestern outskirts of Timaru
• One report mentioned a critical care unit, while another mentioned a rapid response unit

Compiled from reports by The Press and NZ Herald.