Serious crash on SH30 near Rotorua leaves 12 injured, two flown to hospital

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The road was closed for a period but has since reopened. Photo / NZME

A serious crash near Rotorua has left 12 people injured, with two people needing to be airlifted to hospital.

Emergency services were called to the crash between Matahi Rd and Lake Rotomā at around 10pm on Thursday.

A St John spokesperson said 12 people were assessed on the scene.

One
person was flown to Waikato Hospital in critical condition, and another was flown to Tauranga Hospital in serious condition.

Two people in moderate condition were taken to Whakatāne Hospital, and another was taken to Rotorua Hospital with minor injuries.