A car crash has blocked the Meeanee Rd offramp adjoining the SH50 Hawke's Bay Expressway this morning.
A police spokesperson said police were called to the scene of a two-car collision that completely blocked the off ramp at 9.13am.
A St John Ambulance spokesperson said they assessed six people at the scene and transport to hospital was not required.
It was understood traffic was backed up both north and south of the off ramp.
The police spokesperson said a tow truck was required and transmission fluid was on the road.