Matatā car crash: Two people seriously injured

Emergency services are esponding to a two-car crash near Matata. Photo / NZME

Two people have been seriously injured after a two-car crash on State Highway 2 near Matatā.

One helicopter, three ambulances, one rapid response unit and three fire appliances were at the scene.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two patients were assessed and treated. Both were in a serious condition.

“One was transported to Tauranga Hospital via ambulance and one was airlifted to Waikato Hospital,” the spokesperson said.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were responding to a two-vehicle collision on SH2 West, near Matatā.

“Emergency services were alerted at about 11.40am,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said at the time the highway was blocked and motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said ambulance services were alerted at 11.42am and responded with three ambulances, one rapid response unit and one helicopter.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said they received a call about a two-car motor vehicle crash at 11.41am.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirmed State Highway 2 reopened today at 3.05pm.