One Person Seriously Injured in Crash on Wainui Road

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:26 PM

By Imogen Brophy

Emergency services were notified of an accident in Wainui between Burke Road and Paparoa Road this morning.

Hato Hone St John said it was notified of a motor vehicle accident at 11:52am this morning.

One ambulance, one rapid response unit and one operations manager attended.

One patient was transported to Whakatāne Hospital in a serious condition.

Police were notified of a single vehicle crash on Wainui Road at 11:55am this morning.

Police said the road was partially blocked while emergency services were in attendance, traffic management was in place.

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