Three seriously hurt in Waikato crash

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Three people are seriously injured after a two-car crash in Waikato's Waipa district today.

Police and emergency services are still at the accident on State Highway 3 along Ohaupo Road, north of Te Awamutu.

Police say the sole occupant of one car has suffered life-threatening injuries. One of the occupants of the other car has also suffered life-threatening injuries, while the other has critical injuries.

One of the people is still trapped and is being cut out.

The road is blocked and diversions have been set up at the intersection of SH3 and Te Rahu Rd for motorists travelling north, and SH3 and Ryburn Rd for southbound traffic.

Poliec are urging motorists to avoid the area.

- NZ Herald staff