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One person has critical injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Waikato this morning.
A police spokesperson said the 11.30am crash on Te Aroha-Gordon Rd, Manawaru, also seriously injured a second person.
Hato Hone St John said one patient was flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital and the victim in aserious condition was taken to Waikato hospital via road.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the smash.