A bus and car have collided on Victoria Bridge in Hamilton, leaving at least one person in a critical condition. A Police spokeswoman said they got the call at 2.10pm on Anzac Parade. The Victoria Bridge is closed while the Serious Crash Unit attends and may be closed for some time while an investigation takes place. Emergency services are encouraging motorists to use alternate routes, such as the Cobham Dr Bridge, Hamilton East or the Claudelands Bridge, Hamilton Central.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 08, 2017 02:48 UTC