Eight people were hurt, one of them seriously, in a car crash on the outskirts of Hamilton on Wednesday morning.
An ambulance spokesperson said two cars collided on Tuhikaramea Rd at about 8.30am.
One person had serious injuries and two more had moderate injuries.
They and five others with minor injuries were taken to Waikato hospital.
The road is closed between Temple View and State Highway 23 and diversions are in place.
