One critical after crash near Rotorua

· RNZ
One person was taken to Rotorua Hospital in a critical condition, and two were treated for minor injuries.Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

A person has been critically injured in a crash on State Highway 30, east of Rotorua.

Hato Hone St John said it was called to the scene near Lake Rotokawau Road in Tikitere about 4.20am on Wednesday.

One person was taken to Rotorua Hospital in a critical condition, and two were treated for minor injuries.

Waka Kotahi / New Zealand Transport Agency said a section of State Highway 30 was under stop-go traffic management, and drivers should expect delays.

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