Two people in a serious condition following Karapiro crash

Two people have been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a four-vehicle crash in Karapiro, Waikato.

A police spokesperson said, “The crash took place at the intersection of Buckland Road and Karapiro Road at around 4:45pm.”

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes, but the road has now reopened.

A St John spokesperson said three ambulances responded to the crash.

“There were six patients on scene. Four were treated on sight and two were transported to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.”