A highway near Rotorua is closed and two people have been injured after a two-truck crash.
Both were taken to Rotorua Hospital, one in critical condition and one minor, a Hato Hone St John spokesman said.
A police spokeswoman said police were called to a crash involving two lightweight trucks at the intersection of Jackson Rd and State Highway 36 at Hamurana about 9.30am.
“The road has been blocked by the crash. One driver is reported to have critical injuries and one minor injuries.
“Traffic management is being put in place and motorists are asked to follow the directions of emergency services staff,” she said.