One person critically injured following serious crash south of Hamilton

The crash happened on State Highway 3 at Rukuhia. Photo / Google

One person is in a critical condition following a crash on State Highway 3, south of Hamilton.

A police spokeswoman said police attended the scene around 2.30pm, to find a car had rolled.

The single occupant of the car had sustained critical injuries in the crash.

Ohaupo Rd is closed near Ingram Rd and the Transport Agency is urging motorists to expect delays or avoid the area altogether.

SH3 RUKUHIA - ROAD CLOSED - 3PM
A serious crash has CLOSED the road near Ingram Rd. Emergency services are on-site & a detour route is being set up. Please consider using an alt route & allow extra time if you are heading to Hamilton Airport. More: https://t.co/fGG5Hak7G6. ^MF pic.twitter.com/Q0x2nGLyyo

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) March 28, 2018

A diversion is in place down Raynes Rd and State Highway 21.

More to come.