Serious injuries for driver of BMW that hit milk tanker

State Highway 3 near Sanson, northwest of Palmerston North, has been closed after a collision between a milk tanker and a BMW.

The driver of the tanker was shaken but unhurt. The driver of the car has been taken to Palmerston North with serious injuries, and is said to be in a critical condition.

His dog has been taken to Bulls and is being treated by a vet.

The accident occurred at around 8:40am when the BMW, heading towards Sanson, is believed to have crossed the centre line and hit the tanker, heading to Palmerston North.

The tanker ended up in a drainage ditch. The milk has been transferred to another tanker, and a crane will be used to retrieve the stuck tanker.

Roads in the area were closed, but have since reopened.

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