Car crashes off bridge in eastern Bay of Plenty

The car crashed off the Waiotahe River Bridge. Video/Photo: Jamie McCormack.

Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a single vehicle near Ōpōtiki.

Police say that the crash on Waiotahe Valley Road was reported at around 9.38am.

"A car has crashed off the Waiotahe River Bridge," says a police spokesperson.

"The road is partially blocked while emergency services respond.

Police say that several people are believed to be injured.

A helicopter was also sent to the scene.

At the scene?

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