Two transported to hospital following crash on State Highway 2, Poukawa
Two people were transported to Hawke's Bay Hospital following a serious two-vehicle crash this afternoon.
Emergency services responded to the incident on State Highway 2, Poukawa about 2.30pm.
At the time, a police spokesperson said initial indications were that there were serious injuries.
"Diversions are in place, motorists are advised to avoid the area."
A Hato Hone St John Ambulance spokesperson said they responded with two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and an operations manager.
"We treated and transported two patients to Hawke’s Bay Hospital – one in a critical condition and one in a minor condition."