Trapped person freed after two-car crash near Lake Karapiro

Two cars collided on SH1 in Piarere, between SH29 and Horahora Rd this afternoon. Photo / Google

One person was trapped in a car after a crash in Waikato and has suffered serious injuries.

Two cars collided on SH1 in Piarere, between SH29 and Horahora Rd this afternoon.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said it was called at 3.20pm and that four fire engines attended the scene.

One person had been freed from a car by the Fire and Emergency crew, he said.

A police spokesperson said the person had suffered serious injuries.

NZTA have advised motorists to expect delays in the Piarere area.