One person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital after a serious crash between three vehicles in Aongatete left State Highway 2 blocked for hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Three other people were hurt and transported to Tauranga Hospital with injuries ranging from serious to moderate.
A police spokeswoman said reports of the crash between a truck and car at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Wright Rd were received at 3.40pm.
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Both lanes of State Highway 2 were blocked for some time. No diversion was in place and motorists were advised to avoid the area.