Critical injuries: Multiple crashes in Bay of Plenty and South Waikato 16 May, 2021 10:23 PM 2 minutes to read Multiple crashes have been reported in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato this morning. One person has critical injuries after a crash between a car and logging truck on State Highway 1, Lichfield. A section of the highway has been closed and railway lines were blocked. A police spokeswoman said the crash, between Baldwin and Scriveners Rds, was reported at 10.02am. Advertisement UPDATE 11:35AM This section of #SH1 is likely to remain closed for some time as NZ Police undertake a serious crash investigation. Consider delaying your journey or allow extra time for detour: https://t.co/aFf7LjXT0b ^TPhttps://t.co/jrAVxH8VAc— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) May 16, 2021