Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on SH2, Kaitoke (between Kaitoke Loop Road and Gilbert Road).
The collision was reported to Police at about 12.10pm.
Initial indications are that one person has moderate injuries.
The road is blocked and motorists are asked to avoid the area or expect delays.
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