One person in critical condition, four others injured in Te Puke crash

Four people were seriously injured in a crash on Number 2 Rd, Te Puke. Photo / NZME

Police have asked motorists to avoid Number 2 Rd, Te Puke after five people were injured in a serious single-vehicle crash early this morning.

Of those injured, one person was in critical condition and airlifted via helicopter to Waikato Hospital.

Police reported there were people injured following a serious crash around 3.40am. There was only one vehicle involved.

04/12/22 0334: Traffic incident in Te Puke. 5 patients treated 5 patients transported to various destinationsHelicopter dispatched. For more details refer to Police . https://t.co/ixIIyULHtD

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A St John Ambulance spokesperson said one helicopter, one rapid response vehicle and four ambulances responded to a “traffic incident” in Te Puke and treated five people.

One in critical condition was taken to Waikato Hospital via helicopter.

Two patients in serious condition were taken to Tauranga Hospital, along with two others in moderate condition.

The road was closed and diversions were in place at the scene until about 1pm.

The police spokesperson said the Serious Crash Unit was advised of the crash.