Serious crash closes SH1 in Hamilton city

Two people have been taken to hospital - one with critical injuries - after a crash in Hamilton this afternoon.

A car collided with a fence on Avalon Dr, State Highway 1, about 2.20pm, police said.

Two people were trapped and later taken to Waikato Hospital.

One had critical injuries.

There were no other vehicles involved in the crash, Senior Sergeant Chris Money, of northern police communications, said.

The road was closed, with diversions in place.

- NZPA