State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty has now reopened after a serious crash between a car and motorbike.
The crash happened about 3.10pm on SH2 near Pukehina yesterday and the road was closed until 6.40pm.
A St John spokeswoman said two ambulances and a helicopter were sent to the scene.
Two patients were treated for minor injuries at the scene while a third patient was flown to Tauranga Hospital with serious injuries, she said.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advised of the closure via its Facebook page, stating the highway was closed to allow a rescue helicopter to land. It announced the road had reopened at 6.40pm
