One person is seriously injured following a crash on State Highway 2, near Waipawa.
A police spokesperson said the crash involved a car and a truck, and occurred about 7.40am just south of the Waipawa Bridge.
A helicopter has been directed to the scene and motorists have been asked to avoid the area. The road was expected to re-open by 11.45am.
![A rescue helicopter lands at the scene of a serious crash near Waipawa. Photo / Rachel Wise](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YI7TGOB6BOBEFPW3Z677CKEASU.jpg?auth=69005ac36d1189104ce385141562ec542b20a4d0541a455917f43126bea139b7&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
It is the second crash in the area in 48 hours, after a car and truck collided between Waipawa and Hastings on Saturday.