A person injured in a three-vehicle crash earlier this week has died in hospital.

Emergency services were called to Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road about 7.50am on Wednesday.

Police said two people were taken to hospital in critical condition.

“Sadly, on 27 February, one of those two people sadly died in hospital”, a spokesperson said.

“Police extend their condolences to their loved ones at this difficult time.”

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.