UPDATE: Serious two-car crash in Hatepe

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Update:

One person has been flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition following an earlier crash in Hatepe.

Another has been taken by ambulance to Taupo Hospital in a moderate condition, a St John Ambulance spokeswoman said.

State Highway 1 between Taupo and Turangi is now open.

Earlier:
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 1 at Hatepe near Taupo.

The crash happened at about 3.15pm and involved two cars.

There was one person in each car. One person is in a critical condition and the other has moderate injuries.

One car was reported as being on fire. The Police serious crash unit will be investigating the crash.

State highway 1 is being closed to allow emergency workers to clear the scene, and traffic delays can be expected. Drivers are asked to be patient and to follow directions.

Earlier:
Emergency services have been called to a serious two-car crash in Hatepe, between Taupo and Turangi.

Police, fire and ambulance crews are attending.

More to come