A St Johns Ambulance spokeswoman said an ambulance transported one patient with moderate injuries to Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Half an hour later, two cars collided at the intersection of Karamu Rd and Frederick St, in the Hastings suburb of Mayfair.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said they received a report of an accident on Karamu Rd, Mayfair, at about 7.32am.
A St Johns Ambulance spokeswoman said one ambulance and a rapid response vehicle attended the scene.
One patient in a moderate condition and one patient with minor injuries were transported to hospital.
The intersection was blocked, but a tow truck removed the cars from the road at 7.40am.
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