Two people have been freed from their crashed car after a collision with a truck in Wellington this morning.
The pair, who have been transported to hospital in a moderate condition, were trapped after the crash, which happened on SH58 at Whitby about 6.48am.
The road is still closed between Spinnaker and James Cook Drives, a police spokeswoman said.
No one suffered any serious injuries.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.