TAIC investigators head to Bay of Islands to inspect collision

Accident investigators are appealing for witnesses to the collision between a ferry and a motor boat yesterday in the Bay of Islands. The Commission is investigating the incident which seriously injured the skipper, Bill Elliot who is in a critical condition in Middlemore Hospital. The collision happened around midday as the ferry headed out of Russell en route to Paihia. Transport Accident Investigation Commission chief investigator Naveen Kozhuppakalam spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.