Two people were hospitalized after a highway crash near Geraldine, with one of them transported in serious condition to Timaru Hospital, officials confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, according to local media. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where a collision took place on a major road. The injured individuals were assessed by medical personnel on-site before one was deemed requiring urgent care. That person was airlifted to Timaru Hospital for further treatment. The other individual was treated at the scene and later admitted to a local facility. Authorities have not yet released details about the cause of the crash or the number of vehicles involved. A road closure was in effect in the area while investigations were ongoing. (thepress.co.nz)
