A section of State Highway 2 heading towards the Coromandel Peninsula is blocked following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon.
Police said the crash at the intersection of State Highway 2, Okaeria Rd and Steen Rd was reported around 1.15pm.
“The eastbound lane towards the Coromandel is blocked,” said a police spokesperson.
“Initial indications are that several people have been injured.”
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and expect delays while emergency services respond.