A section of State Highway 2 is closed in Judea, Tauranga after a crash.
One person has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after two cars collided on Tamatea Arikinui Drive near the Waihi Rd off-ramp.
Vehicle removal is still taking place.
Emergency services were called just after 6pm and traffic is being diverted via Waihi Rd, a police spokeswoman said.