A person is dead and another is hurt after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Pongakawa.
Police said in a 7pm statement the road was expected to remain closed “for some time”.
Diversions were currently in place at SH2/Maniatutu Rd and SH2/Pongakawa School Rd.
A survivor of the crash had moderate injuries.
Police earlier said staff were called to Te Puke East Rd about 5.40pm.
