Seven people have been injured after a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Taupiri.
One person has received serious injuries, the other six moderate. A helicopter has been dispatched to the crash.
SH1 has been closed at Great South Rd diverting traffic south via Ngāruawāhia and at the Waikato Expressway/Gordonton Rd intersection.
Police are asking motorists to avoid the area if possible.
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