Serious injuries in two-car crash on Cameron Rd, Tauranga

Scene of the crash on Cameron Rd. Photo / George Novak

One person has serious injuries after a two-car crash on Cameron Rd.

A police spokeswoman said they received reports of a crash near Maitland St about 11.45am.

A St John spokesman said two patients were taken to Tauranga Hospital, one with serious injuries and one with moderate injuries.

The road was blocked for a time between Chadwick Rd and Barkes Corner but has since reopened.

A police car is blocking the southbound lane at the intersection of Pooles and Cameron Rd. Photo / Cira Olivier

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said they were called to a crash between two cars about 11.45am.

While one person was still inside one of the vehicles when fire crews arrived, they were not trapped, she said.