Three people have been taken to hospital and two remain trapped in vehicles after a three-car collision between Rotorua and Hamilton this morning.
The crash between two cars and a truck and trailer unit happened about 9am on State Highway 5 near Fitzgerald Glade, Tapapa.
Police, fire and ambulance services were at the scene where crews were working to free two people trapped in separate vehicles, said Inspector Lou Alofa.
The extent of their injuries was unknown at this stage.
Three others were transferred to Rotorua Hospital with moderate injuries.