(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
A section of State Highway 5 near Tapapa in the Bay of Plenty is closed after a crash.
Three vehicles were involved in the crash, and "initial indications are that there are serious injuries," a police statement said.
Emergency services were called to the scene, east of Tapapa about 3:15pm on Sunday.
The highway was closed between Tapapa Road and Maraeroa Road.
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area and warned to expect delays.
State Highway 5, Tapapa is closed between Tapapa Road and Maraeroa Road Photo: Supplied/ Google Maps