Man injured after being trapped in early morning Hastings crash

Emergency Services were called to the crash scene at the intersection of Mayfair Ave and Caroline Rd, Hastings at 5.50am. Photo / File

A man was in a moderate condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital after a crash in Hastings on Thursday morning.

Emergency services were called to the two-car crash at the intersection of Mayfair Ave and Caroline Rd about 5.50am.

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The crash blocked Caroline Rd and firefighters had to prise the man free from his vehicle.

After being treated by ambulance staff he was taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital for further treatment and was assessed and discharged later this morning.