Baby injured in crash

A seriously injured baby is in Starship Hospital this morning, after a road smash in the Bay of Plenty.

Three cars were involved in the accident near Kawerau last night. One man died in a car which caught fire in the collision.

The 11 month-old child was with two adults in a 4-wheel drive, which was hit from behind. They were also badly hurt.

Police say excess speed played a part in the crash.

- NEWSTALK ZB