A person was trapped in a car following a crash in Taupō.
Emergency services were called to a two-car crash at the intersection Huia St and Mere Rd about 9.20pm, a police spokeswoman said.
One person was trapped for a stage and the road was partially blocked, she said.
A tow truck was needed to remove both vehicles from the scene, she said.
One person was taken to Taupō Hospital with moderate injuries, a St John spokeswoman said.