The two hi-rail trucks. [Images supplied]
Two Hi-Rail vehicles, collision, East Coast Main Trunk Line near Te Puna, 10 January 2023
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TAIC is inquiring into an early-morning worksite accident on the East Coast Main Trunk Line near Te Puna, Bay of Plenty.
The reported circumstances were that two Hi-Rail vehicles* were involved in a collision while undertaking track work.
One vehicle occupant was injured and both vehicles were damaged in the accident.
[As initially reported, subject to change, not official findings].
* A hi-rail vehicle is a road vehicle fitted with retractable rail trolleys to enable it to also travel on rail tracks.
The reported circumstances were that two Hi-Rail vehicles* were involved in a collision while undertaking track work.
One vehicle occupant was injured and both vehicles were damaged in the accident.
[As initially reported, subject to change, not official findings].
* A hi-rail vehicle is a road vehicle fitted with retractable rail trolleys to enable it to also travel on rail tracks.