The road has been reopened after a three-car crash on State Highway 29A, Tauranga.
A police media spokeswoman said they were notified of the incident, between Poike Rd and Kuihi St, about 6.40am.
The road was closed with diversions in place at Welcome Bay Rd and Poike Rd but has since been cleared.
Initial reports were that two people had serious injuries, she said.
A St John spokeswoman said three ambulances were sent to the scene.
