Five people have been hurt, including one seriously, in a crash near Te Puke this morning.
Police were notified at 7.20am that two cars had collided near the intersection of Te Puke Highway and Te Tumu Rd, a spokeswoman said.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said five people were treated at the scene and one was flown to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition.
Four people in a moderate condition were taken to hospital by road.