Five people injured after four-car crash in Hastings

Five people have been injured after a four-car crash in Frimley, Hastings. Photo / Warren Buckland

Five people were injured after a four-car crash in Hastings.

Emergency services were called to the nose to tail crash at the intersection of Heretaunga St W and Maraekakaho Rd in Frimley, Hastings, about 2.57pm on Friday.

Police said initial reports suggest four cars were involved and Maraekakaho Rd was blocked to traffic.

A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said five people suffered moderate to minor injuries.

One person with moderate injuries and a person with minor injuries were transported to Hawke's Bay Hospital.

Police initially reported that one person had sustained serious injuries.

The road was cleared and reopened by 3.45pm.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said two fire trucks were at the scene and assisted police and ambulance.