Serious crash on outskirt of Hamilton, diversions in place

The serious crash happened on Whatawhata Road near Hamilton just before 7am today. Photo / File

A person has been critically injured after a crash between a motorcycle and a ute this morning.

The crash happened on Whatawhata Rd (State Highway 23) near Temple View just after 6.30am.

The motorcyclist was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.

The road reopened at just after midday after being closed for several hours.

Police had been advising motorists travelling to Hamilton from Raglan to take an alternative route.

A motorist who witnessed the crash believed sunstrike to be a factor and said both vehicles were heading in the same direction.