Police were notified of the crash at the intersection of Hospital Rd and SH 3 at 3.15pm. Photo / NZME
Several people have been injured tonight after three separate car crashes in Waikato.
Just before 8pm, police received reports of a single vehicle crash on Saulbrey Rd in Ngāruawāhia.
The car hit a power pole and police are working to establish if anyone is injured.
Earlier this afternoon, Three people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in Te Kuiti.
Police were notified of the crash at the intersection of Hospital Rd and SH 3 at 3.15pm.
A police spokesperson said earlier five people were involved.
Two St John vehicles attended the incident and transported four people to Waikato Hospital.
Of the five people, St John said three had serious injuries, one person was moderately injured and a fifth person did not sustain any injuries.
The road from Te Kumi Station Rd to Lawrence St is currently closed with diversions in place while emergency services are in attendance.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and will be attending the scene and motorists should expect delays.
Meanwhile, one person has been critically injured following a single vehicle crash in Waikato.
Just after 6.30pm, police were notified about a car that had collided with a tree on Waterworks Rd in Te Miro.
The sole occupant has been transported to hospital via helicopter with critical injuries.
The road is closed and diversions are in place at Chepmell Rd and Te Miro Rd.
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