A notorious stretch of State Highway 2 near Mangatawhiri was the scene of two accidents last evening.
Two vehicles, both of which were towing trailers, collided head-on around 6.45pm. Police say three people suffered minor to moderate injuries and a fourth very serious injury.
Approximatley an hour earlier a car
and motorcycle collided in the same area.
State Highway 2 between Mangatawhiri and SH1 remained closed until 11pm.