Emergency services responding after car crashes into Hawke’s Bay’s Wairoa River

The car was reported as having gone into the river around 4am.

A car has crashed into a Hawke’s Bay river with fears there could be people trapped inside.

Police said emergency services were at the scene of the “serious crash”, near the intersection of Carroll Street and River Parade in Wairoa.

A spokesperson said they were called around 4.10am after a
report of a vehicle leaving the road and entering the water.

“Work is ongoing to ascertain if anyone remains in the vehicle.

“Cordons are in place, and motorists should avoid the area if possible.”