School bus and logging truck collide near Ruatoki

Police and emergency services are attending a collision involving a school bus and a logging truck near Ruatoki.

Eastern Bays Area Commander, Inspector Sandra Venables said Police and other emergency services are in attendance at the scene.

Families wanting more information are asked to contact the Whakatane Police Station on 07 3085255

Please can we ask media not to call the Whakatane Station at this time. Further information will be released as available.

District Communications manager Jacky James is enroute to the scene.