Man critical after tanker and car collide

Published: 12:00PM Wednesday December 28, 2011 Source: Fairfax

The scene of the crash near Sanson - Source: Fairfax

One person has been taken to hospital with critical injuries after a crash involving a milk tanker and a car near Sanson in Manawatu.

The occupant of the BMW car was taken to Palmerston North Hospital by St John. He was described as status one, the most serious category.

Police said they believe he was aged in his 40s and from Palmerston North.

A dog in the car was also injured in the accident.

The crash occurred about 8.35am on State Highway 3 south of Sanson. The road was reopened shortly after midday.

The impact between the north-bound BMW and the south-bound Fonterra tanker forced the tanker into a ditch.

Milk on the tanker would have to be pumped into another vehicle before the truck could be lifted out of the ditch by a crane.

The police commercial vehicle incident unit were investigating the accident.

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