SH1 accident - Friday afternoon
The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to a car crash on SH1 near Karapiro at 4:15pm on Friday afternoon.
Two cars where involved injuring both drivers. The 69 year old female driver of one vehicle was airlifted by the Waikato
Westpac Rescue Helicopter from the scene to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
Fire, Police and Ambulance staff assisted at the scene. The road was blocked for some time to accommodate a temporary
helicopter landing zone.
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