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Police were called to the Oceanview Speedway track after a driver crashed and became trapped in a stock car.
Emergency services were called to a speedway event in Whanganui after a driver involved in an accident became trapped in a stock car.
Fire and emergency services manager Karen McDonald said crews were called to Oceanview Speedway around 6:45 p.m. Sunday to help get the driver out of the car.
Hato Hone StJohn responded with an ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and a helicopter.
“We assessed and treated one person who was transported by road to Whanganui Base Hospital in critical condition,” a St. John media spokesperson said.
A police media spokesperson said WorkSafe had been notified.