One ambulance and a rapid response unit were sent to the serious crash. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin
One person has been hospitalised after being seriously injured when a train and car collided in Tokoroa.
Emergency services were called to Bridge St in Tokoroa shortly after 4am on Thursday.
A police spokesperson said they were investigating the crash.
The road was blocked while emergency services were at the scene, the spokesperson said.
A St John spokesperson said they were notified of the crash at 4.06am and an ambulance and one rapid response unit went to the scene.
They took one person, who was seriously injured, to Waikato Hospital.
KiwiRail's acting chief operations officer Soren Low, confirmed a freight train had been involved in the crash at a level crossing.
"The level crossing has flashing lights and bells.
"KiwiRail received clearance to reopen the line at approximately 8.50am following track inspections."
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