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Fairy Springs Rd is now fully open after a serious crash this morning.
One person was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
A police spokeswoman said a two-car crash was called in about 8.20am, between Monokia St and Russell Rd.
The road was closed as emergency services attended.
The police Serious Crash Unit had been advised.
A St John spokeswoman said one patient was transported to Rotorua Hospital in a critical condition via ambulance.
She said an emergency helicopter was also dispatched, but eventually was not required.
Transport agency Waka Kotahi earlier confirmed on its Facebook page the southbound lane was closed near Russell Rd - the road has now been opened
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