Ute collides with bus full of passengers

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A bus filled with passengers has collided with a ute in the middle of an intersection in Manukau this evening.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Cascades and Avimore Dr in Highland Park.

There are no reported injuries.

The two vehicles are blocking the intersection and police are urging motorists to avoid the area if possible.

Police say traffic flows are heavy and they are working to clear the backlog of traffic as soon as possible.