Serious crash blocking State Highway 5: Tapapa - Bay of Plenty
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa.
Police were advised at 10.45am that a car had collided with a tree, between Harwoods Road and Tapapa Road. The car caught on fire following the crash and the fire is reported to have spread to nearby vegetation.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and should take alternative routes where possible
⚠️ UPDATE:
Following a crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa this morning, trucks and heavy vehicles heading north between Rotorua and Tīrau will not be able to go past the intersection of Harwoods Road and State Highway 5.
A diversion for trucks and heavy vehicles is in place and drivers should follow the directions of emergency services staff.
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