One person was flown to Nelson Hospital this morning after a single-car accident near the Tākaka airstrip. One person was airlifted to hospital with moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash near Tākaka. READ MORE:* Two people flown to hospital after UTV crash on West Coast* Teen in serious condition after single-car crash near Murchison* One person airlifted to hospital after crash near Murchison“The roads are very icy.”Police confirmed they were called to the crash at about 8am, on the stretch of highway between Rangihaeata Rd and Onahau Rd. A helicopter was called to transport the single occupant of the car to Nelson Hospital. Duty pilot Euan Stratford said it was a “cold and icy morning” and the accident happened on a stretch of road near Tākaka Airport.

Source: Stuff July 05, 2021 04:41 UTC