Multiple people have been injured after a serious two-vehicle crash in Hamurana, north of Rotorua.

Police said emergency services were called to the crash on Tauranga Direct Rd between Hamurana Rd and Te Waerenga Rd about 5.30pm.

“The Serious Crash Unit have been advised and the road is expected to remain closed while emergency services work at the scene,” police said.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.”

Hato Hone St John said three ambulances, one rapid response vehicle and one operations manager were dispatched to the scene at 5.33pm.

“We transported two people in a serious condition to Rotorua Hospital.”