Two people have been freed from the wreckage of a truck and car collision near Blenheim.

The Fire Service reached the scene of the accident on the corner of State Highway Six and Rapaura Road just after 3.30pm.

A fire communications spokesman said one person was trapped in each car.

A St John spokesman said one ambulance was sent to the scene.

Two people were taken to hospital with moderate injuries, and a third person has minor injuries.