The Serious Crash Unit are investigating an early morning crash in Galatea.
Police were called to the two vehicle crash on Horomanga Road just after 4am.
St John was notified of the accident at 4.11am, responding with two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.
"Our ambulance officers treated and transported two patients - one in a serious condition and one in a moderate condition - to Whakatane Hospital." a St John spokesperson said earlier this morning.
Police now advise, "the injured person from the car is now reported to be in a moderate condition, rather than serious"
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