Emergency services are responding to a bus crash near Wharerata, on State Highway 2 around 30 km south of Gisborne.
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The bus, with 46 people on board, appears to have crashed through a barrier and down a bank.?
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Police are working with Ambulance and the Fire Service at the scene to assess injuries. At this stage no information on injuries is available. ??
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The road between Wairoa and Gisborne is currently closed and is expected to remain closed for some time.
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Motorists travelling between Wairoa and Gisborne are asked to use the alternate Frasertown – Tiniroto Road route.
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The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and will be working to establish the circumstances of the crash.
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More information will be released as it becomes available.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.