A crash has been reported on Pyes Pa Rd.
Three people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Pyes Pa.
A police spokesman said the two-vehicle crash on Pyes Pā Rd (State Highway 36) near Keenan Rd was reported to police about 2.40pm.
One person was seriously injured and two people have moderate injuries, a statement said.
Pyes Pā Rd between Merrick Rd and the Pyes Pā Bypass is closed, police said in a statement. Detours are in place.
A reporter at the scene shortly after the crash said traffic was at a standstill on Pyes Pā Rd and Keenan Rd. Schoolchildren and families could be seen walking down the side of the road on Takitimu Dr.
There are schools in the area including Aquinas College and ACG Tauranga.
A Fire and Emergency Northern Communications Centre spokesman said two fire engines attended the crash.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two patients, both in serious conditions, and another patient in a moderate condition were transported to Tauranga Hospital. One rapid response unit and three ambulances attended.
An NZ Transport Agency social media post at 3.10pm said the road was close between the Pyes Pa roundabout and Joyce Rd.
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