Boy airlifted to hospital in serious condition, two injured, in crash in Mangatawhiri, Waikato

Rescue chopper airlifts boy to hospital in serious condition after crash in Mangatawhiri, Waikato. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

A boy has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition and two others injured after a three-car crash in Waikato this afternoon.

Emergency services were notified of the crash at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Pinnacle Hill Rd, Mangatawhiri, at 3.15pm today.

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Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to Mangatawhiri at 3.47pm.

Rescue helicopter paramedics assisted a boy who was flown to Auckland's Starship Hospital in a serious condition.

Another patient, also believed to be in a serious condition, was transported to Middlemore Hospital by ambulance.

A third patient was in a minor condition and transportation to hospital wasn't required.

A boy who was in a serious condition was flown to Starship Hospital. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

Helicopter pilot James Taylersaid "the landing was very challenging between powerlines and lamp posts".

SH2 will remain closed until about 7pm tonight around Pinnacle Hill Rd, Mangatawhiri, police confirmed.

UPDATE 4.45PM
SH2 remains closed from the SH1 link through to Mangatawhiri due to a serious crash, and is expected to remain closed into the evening. Please plan your journey to take alternative routes. ^KMhttps://t.co/DQl5ab7XY4 pic.twitter.com/9XpIATgcGB

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) November 15, 2019

Police confirmed the Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and warned to expect delays.