Two people injured, one serious, in Galatea crash

A rescue helicopter was also sent to the scene. Photo / File

Two people have been injured, one seriously, after a crash in Galatea.

Police were notified that a car had gone through a fence on Whirinaki Rd between Main and Troutbeck Rds about 8.40pm, a police spokeswoman said.

One person was seriously injured and another suffered moderate injuries. Both were taken to Rotorua Hospital.

Three ambulances and a rescue helicopter were sent to the scene, a St John spokeswoman said.