Tauranga crashes: Cyclist critical in Pyes Pā, person hit on Te Puna Rd

Emergency services at the scene of a cycle crash on Kennedy Rd, Pyes Pa. Photo/ Supplied.

Police are continuing to investigate two separate crashes which left two people injured in Tauranga.

In the first, a cyclist was flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition following a crash in Pyes Pā.

Police were notified at around 1pm on Sunday after a cyclist was found seriously injured on Kennedy Rd.

Police said a helicopter was tasked to transport the cyclist to hospital and that the bike appeared to be the only vehicle involved, with a road closure required.

The serious crash unit was called in to examine the scene, finishing around 4pm.

Meanwhile, another person was airlifted to hospital following a crash on Te Puna Rd around 3.30pm on Sunday.

Police received a report of a car hitting a person and said one person was taken to hospital in serious condition.

Emergency services at the scene of a vehicle crash on Te Puna Road. Photo / Claire Rogers

The serious crash unit also attended the scene and police said they finished around 10.15pm.

“Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of this crash,” a spokesperson said in a statement today.

Anyone with information about either crash could make a report to police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report”, or by calling 105.

Information could also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.