Traffic's flowing freely again after a three-vehicle crash at Tirau.
The incident occurred about 4.30 this afternoon, a few kilometres west of Tirau.
Witnesses described the collision of two cars and a truck as "massive", but police have confirmed there were only minor injuries.
A Northern fire communications spokesperson told Newstalk ZB one person was cut out of a vehicle but they didn't appear to be seriously injured.
Fire, ambulance and police attended the crash and traffic earlier was down to one lane.