Children injured in four-vehicle crash

Two children are among several people injured in a four-vehicle crash in Waikato late this afternoon.

It happened on State Highway 1 south of Putaruru.

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter service said one of the drivers, a man in his 30s, was flown to Waikato Hospital with abdominal and chest injuries.

Several people, including the two children, were taken by ambulance to Tokoroa Hospital.

Police said the collision caused delays. Diversions were put in place and the scene was expected to be cleared this evening.