Three people have been injured after a two-vehicle collision on Te Puke Highway.
Police were alerted at about 5.40pm.
A St John spokesman said three people had moderate injuries and were taken to Tauranga hospital by ambulance.
A Fire and Emergency Services New Zealand spokeswoman said two appliances were sent from Te Puke fire station, and they were waiting for a tow truck.
One lane was blocked for a period.
