One injured after multiple car crash in Waikato

Police said the crash happened at around 4.20pm. Photo / File

One person is believed to be seriously injured following a serious crash in Waikato.

Police said emergency services are responding to a serious crash on the Waikato Expressway at Ohinewai.

The crash, involving several vehicles, happened at about 4.20pm.

"Initial indications are that one person has received serious injuries," police said in a statement.

Motorists are advised to expect significant delays as the southbound lanes of the expressway are blocked.

SH1 WAIKATO EXPY, RANGRIRI - CRASH - 5:25PM
The southbound lanes are BLOCKED and some northbound lanes are also impacted due to a serious incident due to a serious incident. Please expect DELAYS and pass the area with care. ^TV pic.twitter.com/vUGEICBxPh

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) August 8, 2021

Meanwhile, Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency says some northbound lanes are also impacted.

"Please expect delays and pass the area with care," the agency said on Twitter.