One taken to Whanganui Hospital from two-car crash on State Highway 3 in Kai Iwi

One person has been taken to Whanganui Hospital following a two-car crash on State Highway 3 near Whanganui.

The highway was blocked for several hours but at 1pm Thursday Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency announced the road had reopened.

Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident near the intersection with Bushy Park Rd at 9.45am.

One ambulance and one rapid response unit responded.

Crew assessed and treated two people at the scene, before transporting one of these people to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.

A Fire & Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said one crew from Whanganui Fire Station responded.

No people were trapped in the cars, so fire personnel assisted police and ambulance staff.

Waka Kotahi announced the road had been blocked at 10.10am, reopening for northbound traffic at 11.35am before being reopened for all traffic at 1pm.

The agency thanked motorists for their patience.