Three people were taken to hospital earlier today following a collision between two vehicles.
At about 2.50pm today (Wednesday 22 February 2017) the driver of a Mazda car travelling north on State Highway 2 near Wharawhara Road, Katikati, attempted a U-turn.
He did so in front of another northbound Mitsubishi car and an initial collision occurred.
As a result of the collision the Mazda car then went through a fence and collided with two parked cars before coming to a stop.
The driver of the Mazda was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Two other people were taken to Tauranga Hospital with more minor injuries.
The State Highway was closed for approximately 2 hours while diversions were in place.
Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
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