Locals in the far north are coming to terms with a quad bike accident, which left two people missing

The vehicle rolled with six on board, into a swollen swimming hole at Waikainga Stream on Friday afternoon.

The four others were taken to hospital with minor to moderate injuries.

Far North District Councillor Felicity Foy, says the incident has upset many in Peria, and the surrounding Fern Flat area.

She says she can't imagine how the whanau must be feeling, searching for loved ones during the festive season.

Dive squads are currently searching for the two still unaccounted for.