Critical injuries after crash on State Highway 2 near Tauranga

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A person was transported to hospital with critical injuries after a serious crash on State Highway 2 near Tauranga last night.

The crash happened on State Highway 2 near Tauranga about 1km north of the Pahoia Rd turn-off.

Police initally said one person was seriously injured, however a St John spokeswoman has confirmed the person was transported by helicopter to Waikato hospital in a critical condition.

The road was closed and diversions were in place at Esdaile Rd to the south and Wainui South Rd to the north.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.