Police are seeking information from the public as part of ongoing inquiries into a crash near Matamata.

One person is in critical condition following the two-vehicle crash around 4.30pm on Thursday, at the intersection of State Highway 28 and Smith Road, Te Poi, says a police spokesperson.

"As part of ongoing inquiries, police would like to speak with anyone who picked up a man in their car from near the crash scene.

"If you can help, please call Police on 105 and quote event number P047201874."