Serious Crash: Kaitaia

At about 8.50am on Monday 31 October 2011 a 14 year old female student of Kaitaia College was struck by a bus on Redan Road outside the college.

She has received serious injuries and is currently at Kaitaia Hospital.

Her next of kin have been informed and are with her at the hospital.

The Northland Police Serious Crash Unit are at the scene and completing a crash investigation. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place.

The Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit will also be involved in the investigation.

Any witnesses to this crash are asked to contact Kaitaia Police on (09) 408 6500.