A serious crash near Hastings on Thursday night has been followed by another serious crash on State Highway 5 Friday morning.
A police spokesperson said the crash on SH5 outside Tarawera Cafe occurred about 9.30am.
The spokesperson said the crash was between a car and a motorbike.
A St John spokesperson said one patient with serious injures has been transported to Hawke's Bay hospital via helicopter.
One ambulance and one helicopter were in attendance.