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Five injured in 'serious' two-vehicle crash in Waikato

August 9, 2023

A file image of a police car at the scene of a crash. (Source: 1News)

Five people have been transported to hospital following a serious two-vehicle crash in Waikato this morning.

Police said the collision happened just before 8.40am on Great South Rd in Ngaruawahia.

"One person was in serious condition, two in moderate-to-serious conditions, and two in moderate condition," a spokesperson said.

"The Serious Crash Unit attended and inquiries into the crash are ongoing."

Great South Rd had been closed off following the crash, but has since reopened.

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