Emergency services are at the scene of a two-car crash on State Highway 41, near Turangi.
A police spokeswoman said one person had serious injuries.
SH41 OMORI - CRASH - 4.25PM A section of SH41 is down to one lane due to a crash near Pukawa Road in Omori. Please note a section of SH4 is CLOSED between SH41/SH47 due to a separate serious crash. Expect delays when using SH41 or SH47 in the National Park & Turangi area. ^MF pic.twitter.com/enU858nFsv
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) May 15, 2019
A St John spokeswoman said the other person was moderately injured and had been taken to Taumarunui Hospital.
15/05/19 14:31: Traffic incident in Omori. 2 patients to various destinations. Helicopter dispatched. https://t.co/e8ueZa2Tlq