SH5 at Reporoa, between Rotorua and Taupo closed after serious crash

State Highway 5 (SH5) at Reporoa, between Rotorua and Taupo, is expected to be closed for several hours following a serious crash, the NZ Transport Agency says.

Detours are in place via Settlers Road and Wharepapa Road back onto SH5 for southbound traffic and vice versa for those travelling northbound.

For real time information on highway conditions and incidents visit www.nzta.govt.nzcall 0800 4 HIGHWAYS or follow @nztawaibop on twitter.

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