Two car crash on Desert Rd near Tongariro National Park

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The road is now clear after a two car crash on Desert Rd.

A police media spokeswoman said they were notified of the crash, on State Highway 1 near Rangipo Intake Rd, about 6am.

The northbound lane was initially blocked while the vehicles were cleared and traffic was being managed, however a statement from NZTA Waka Kotahi said the road was now clear and fully open.

A St John spokesman said two ambulances were sent to the scene and one peson with moderate injuries was being taken to Taupō Hospital.

Four other people had minor injuries which did not require hospilisation, he said.