Two fatal crashes in BoP and Waikato

Two separate crashes claimed two lives this weekend.

Two separate fatal crashes in the eastern Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions on Saturday have claimed lives and left several others injured.

One person died following a crash involving two motorbikes on Ongaroto Rd/State Highway 30, about 2km west of Tram Rd in Kinleith.

Emergency services responded to the scene around 12.45pm.

One person was found in a critical condition. However, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful and they died at the scene.

A second person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition.

In a separate incident, one person died and four others were injured in a crash involving three vehicles on State Highway 2 in Waiotahe, near Ōpōtiki.

Emergency services responded to the crash around 2pm on Saturday.

One person died at the scene.

One person was taken to Tauranga Hospital with serious injuries, another person was transported to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries and two people were taken to Whakatāne Hospital with moderate injuries.

The Serious Crash unit investigated both crash scenes and police inquiries continue. Both roads have reopened following the crashes.

- SunLive