Police respond to crash in Kaikohe, at least two seriously injured

Police are at the scene of a serious crash in Kaikohe. Photo / NZME

Six people have been injured - two seriously - in a Far North crash today.

Emergency services responded to the two-vehicle crash at 12.40pm near the intersection of Ōmāpere and Hillcrest Rd in Kaikohe.

Hato Hone St John sent two ambulances, two helicopters and a rapid response vehicle.

Two people had been seriously hurt and were airlifted to hospital. One person was taken to Auckland City Hospital and the other to Whangārei Hospital.

Four more people were taken to Bay of Islands Hospital by ambulance - two in a moderate condition and two in a minor condition.

Multiple road closures are in place, including on Tawanui and Hillcrest Rds as well as Monument and Orrs Rd.

Police are investigating the crash.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.