A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29 in Waikato this morning has seen seven people taken to hospital, with one in a critical condition.
Police were called to the scene near Totman Rd in Karapiro at 11.05am and they advise motorists to take alternative routes where possible.
In a statement, St John said seven patients have been taken or are on the way to Waikato Hospital via four ambulances and a helicopter.
One is critically injured, two are seriously injured and four are moderately injured.
"The incident is still ongoing but most patients have now arrived at hospital," it said.
Meanwhile, two others have been injured following a separate crash near Tuakau, south of Pukekohe this afternoon.
The crash occurred on Buckland Rd around 4.20pm, police said.
One person has been critically injuredin the crash, while another sustained moderate injuries.
Traffic management is in place and the road is expected to be closed for several hours.
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