St John have reported 12 people injured, after a crash on SH30

St John were called to a two-vehicle crash, involving 12 people, at 10:15pm Thursday 18.

Emergency services received reports of a two-vehicle crash, near Lake Rotomā, at 10:15pm on Thursday night.

Hato Hone St John says a dozen patients were "assessed and treated on the scene."

It says 12 patients were taken to hospitals across the region.

One patient with critical injuries was flown to Waikato Hospital, while a second patient was flown to Tauranga Hospital, in serious condition.

Nine people sustained moderate injuries: two were transported to Whakatāne Hospital, and seven taken to Rotorua Hospital.

One person with minor injuries was taken to Rotorua Hospital.

St John says one rapid response unit, six road ambulances, two helicopters, two road managers, and one major incident support unit were at the scene.