Person in critical care, three in stable condition following Whangaehu crash 27 Apr, 2021 11:00 PM Quick Read The crash occurred near the Whangaehu River bridge shortly before 5pm on Tuesday when a ute and van collided. Photo / Supplied The crash occurred near the Whangaehu River bridge shortly before 5pm on Tuesday when a ute and van collided. Photo / Supplied The crash occurred near the Whangaehu River bridge shortly before 5pm when a ute and van collided. Meanwhile, two males in their early 30s are in the surgical ward in a stable condition and one 6-year-old is in the paediatric ward in a stable condition.