Press Conference - school bus/logging truck collision Ruatoki

A press conference will be held at the Whakatane Police Station at 8pm tonight, 5 September, 2011 in relation to the collision between a school bus and logging truck in Ruatoki this afternoon.

The spokesperson will be the Eastern Bay of Plenty Police Area Commander, Inspector Sandra Venablese. Could you please confirm your attendance to jacky.james@police.govt.nz or 027 215 6870.

The address for Whakatane Police Station is 69-70 Boon Street, Whakatane.

Families wanting more information about this incident are asked to contact the Whakatane Police Station on 07 3085255.

The media are asked not to call the Whakatane Station at this time. Further information will be released as available. Media calls can be directed to Jacky James, District Communications Manager, phone 027 215 6870.