Two seriously injured in two-vehicle crash in Manawatū, road blocked

Two people are seriously injured and a road is blocked after a crash east of Himatangi, Manawatū.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the two-vehicle crash around 5.30pm.

“Two people have serious injuries,” said a police spokesperson.

Rangiotu Rd between Kellow and Bainesse Rds is blocked and will likely remain shut for some time, police say.

Motorists are being advised to use alternative routes.

Fire and Emergency (Fenz) were also on the scene with four crews.

“There were persons trapped in both vehicles ... we extricated them from the vehicles and left the scene with police and ambulance,” said a Fenz spokesperson.

The police Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

More to come.