SH5 is closed between Putaruru and Rotorua where a truck and car have collided just before 4.30pm this afternoon.
Police and other emergency services are at the scene and the road will be closed while the driver of the car is removed
from their vehicle.
Reports are that they have serious injuries, but are conscious.
The truck driver is out of their vehicle and has no injuries.
The road will be closed for some time.
ENDS