Armed police have cordoned off part of State Highway 10 in the Far North as officers search bush for a man who earlier fled officers.
Police were called to the scene about 3.30pm and a pursuit is understood to have begun, with a vehicle allegedly fleeing at speed.
The pursued car is understood to have crashed off the road on SH10 between Pakaraka and Oromahoe Rd and at least two occupants are believed to have fled on foot.
Cordons are in place on SH1 at the intersection of SH10, Pakaraka and at SH10 at the intersection of Oromahoe Road.
A Northern Advocate reporter at the scene said SH10 is blocked off by police in two places between Pakaraka and Oromahoe Rd and no traffic is being allowed through. Motorists are being diverted down Old Bay Rd.