Two injured in head-on Wairarapa crash

Two people were seriously injured in a head-on crash on State Highway 2 last night.

The accident happened near Mt Bruce, in northern Wairarapa, about 8.40pm.

The drivers of both cars had to be cut free by the Fire Service.

One was taken to Masterton Hospital and the other was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital, said Sergeant Mark Oliver of Masterton police.

- NZPA