Rotorua crash: Serious injuries after vehicle crashes into tree

The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. Photo / NZME

Four people were injured after a vehicle crashed into a tree in Rotorua on Saturday.

A police spokesman said police were called to the scene on Tarawera Rd around 9.40pm.

Two people were seriously injured and two people received moderate to serious injuries and were taken to Rotorua Hospital, he said.

A Te Whatu Ora Lakes spokeswoman said three people remained in hospital today with another discharged yesterday.

All were in stable condition, she said.

The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.

The road was blocked and cleared around 1.30am.