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Emergency services attended two crashes within the Manawatū/Horowhenua district on Wednesday night. (File photo)
Emergency services in Manawatū/Horowhenua district responded to two accidents late on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash in Foxton.
Emergency services responded to a report a vehicle had hit a power pole on Motuiti Rd around 4.10pm.
Hato Hone St John responded with one ambulance and one rapid response vehicle and transported one patient to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition, a spokesperson said.
A police spokesperson said inquiries are ongoing.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded with crews from Foxton and Palmerston North. Upon arrival, firefighters had to help get an 80-year-old out of the car, a spokesperson said.
Crews left the scene at 5.15pm.
Emergency services responded to another single vehicle crash on Tangimoana Rd, Ohakea around 5.10pm where it was reported the vehicle hit a tree, a police spokesperson said.
St John responded with one ambulance, one rapid response vehicle and an operations manager.
A spokesperson said three people were taken to Palmerston North Hospital, one in a serious condition and two in a moderate condition.
Fire and Emergency responded with two crews from Bulls to assist police.
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