Five people were injured - two of them seriously - in a crash in the Waioeka Gorge as they travelled between Opotiki and Gisborne this morning.
Bay of Plenty police say the two-car collision occurred just after 10am about two kilometres from the Opotiki end.
Emergency services - two rescue helicopters, three ambulances and a fire appliance - were quick to attend.
Two people suffered serious injuries and three suffered moderate injuries.
The five injured were taken to Whakatane Hospital.
