Road closed near Gisborne after car rolls with four people inside

Road closed near Gisborne after car rolls with four people inside
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A car with four people inside rolled on a state highway north of Gisborne on Sunday afternoon.

Police said the serious crash occurred on State Highway 35 in Waipiro and emergency services are currently at the scene. A helicopter is also on-site, according to a Twitter post from NZTA.

NZTA said the road is closed near the intersection with Puhanga Rd. Drivers near the scene are asked to follow the detour route directions from emergency services or delay their journey.

St John said one person was airlifted and two others were taken via ambulances to hospital.