SH22 at Paerata reopened after crash

State Highway 22, looking to Paerata, where the road has been closed by a crash this morning. File photo

One person has been seriously injured after a three-car crash on State Highway 22 at Paerata, near Pukekohe.

A police spokeswoman said three cars crashed at 7.40am and one person was taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries.

The road was closed just after 8am but has since reopened.

SH 22 PAERATA, BOTH DIRECTIONS - CRASH - 8:00AM

Due to a crash on SH22 near Paerata (south of Crown rd intersection), the road has now been CLOSED. Please follow the directions of emergency services on the scene. Delay your journey if possible or use alternate route shown. ^JF pic.twitter.com/Cvj6mJZX1a

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) January 16, 2018