Emergency services were at the scene of a serious crash on SH2 near Aongatete.
One person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital after a serious crash between three vehicles in Aongatete left State Highway 2 blocked for hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Three other people were hurt and transported to Tauranga Hospital with injuries ranging from serious to moderate.
A police spokeswoman said reports of thecrash between a truck and car at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Wright Rd were received at 3.40pm.
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 2 near Aongatete. Photo / Jean Bell
Both lanes of State Highway 2 were blocked for some time. No diversion was in place and motorists were advised to avoid the area.
A police spokeswoman said this evening that police had left the scene by 7pm and that the northbound lane had been opened, but the southbound lane was still blocked.
A St John ambulance spokeswoman said a helicopter had been called to the crash and had transported one person in a serious condition to Waikato Hospital.
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 2 near Aongatete. Photo / Jean Bell
She said three people were seriously injured and one was in a moderate condition.
25/09/19 15:34: Traffic incident in Aongatete. 4 patients treated, 4 patients transported to various destinations. Helicopter dispatched. No further details available. https://t.co/ogV3sFLzhE
