Three helicopters and multiple fire crews have been battling a scrub fire which started following a motorcycle crash north of Kaeo.
The crash, on State Highway 10 about 500m south of Kaeo Bridge, happened about 2.15pm today.
One patient has been taken to the Kaeo Rugby Club where a landing zone was set up for the rescue helicopter.
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The road is currently closed at Kaeo Bridge but is expected to re-open shortly. Southbound traffic is being diverted via Whangaroa Road.