Two seriously injured in crash in Tapapa

The crash scene. PHOTO/ Philips Search & Rescue Trust

Two people are seriously injured after a crash between a car and truck in Tapapa, north-west of Rotorua.

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called just after 2pm today to Hardwood Rd, Tapapa. The two occupants of the car sustained serious injuries.

They were treated at the scene by paramedics before being flown to Waikato Hospital for treatment.