Ute strikes ambulance

Matamata police are seeking assistance in identifying a ute that failed to stop after colliding with an ambulance carrying a patient with head injuries late Tuesday afternoon.


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The crash occurred just after 5.00pm on Hinuera Road 5km south of Matamata near the intersection with Hopkins Road.

The ambulance was transporting a patient to Waikato Hospital from Matamata and was travelling below the speed limit with its flashing lights activated.

The northbound ute appeared to lose control striking the ambulance.

The damaged ambulance was unable to continue.

The ute continued on towards Matamata without stopping.

No injuries were caused to the patient or the ambulance crew, and another ambulance was dispatched to take over the transport.

Police want to speak to the driver of a dark grey or blue, late model Toyota Hilux.

The vehicle has a flat deck with a dog box on the back and is quite distinctive.

It is likely to have some frontal damage and possibly further damage down the left hand side.

Anyone recognising the vehicle's description or knowing its whereabouts is asked to contact the Matamata Police.

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