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Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown

People are believed to be seriously hurt following a crash west of Hamilton.

Police said the single-vehicle accident occurred about 9.10am on State Highway 23 in Whatawhata, near the intersection with Ferguson Road.

“Indications are there are serious to critical injuries involved,” police said in a statement.

The road was closed while emergency services attended.

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