Two-car Paengaroa crash causes 'serious injuries' - police

A serious crash near the Bay of Plenty's Paengaroa has left occupants with serious injuries.

The two-car crash happened on State Highway 33 near Allport Rd around 10pm on Sunday.

Police said it appears there are "several injuries", but didn't say how many people were affected.

The road was closed and diversions put in place.

The crash happened the same day eight people were killed in a head-on smash north of Taupō.

Newshub.