A St John rapid-response vehicle was on its way to an emergency when the collision occurred. Photo: RNZA Hato Hone St John paramedic and an LPG delivery driver have been seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 1, north of Levin.St John area operations manager Gareth Collings said a rapid-response vehicle was caught up in the crash, which happened at 10.40am near Poroutawhao yesterday. St John confirmed the rapid-response vehicle involved was on its way to another incident "under lights and sirens". St John would be ‘‘supporting police’’ investigating the cause of the crash. The truck has lost its front wheels and the damaged cab was resting on the ground.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 07, 2026 05:03 UTC