The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is understood to be on its way to the scene. Photo/File
One person has died while two others are in a critical condition after a crash in Waikato.
Northern fire communications shift manager Jaron Phillips confirmed the crash involves two cars and occurred on State Highway 27, 1km south of Patetonga near the Waikawa Stream.
Four people were involved in the crash.
Two occupants in one car are in a critical condition and trapped, while the third occupant has died.
Police confirmed the sole occupant of the second vehicle was in a stable condition being treated by ambulance crews.
Firefighters are currently trying to free the injured from their car.
The road is now closed and diversions are in place at Mangawara Road for southbound traffic, and Maukoro Landing Road for northbound traffic.
Motorists are reminded to please drive to the conditions and with care and patience, particularly in the wet weather.
The Police Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
The crash was reported just after 2pm.