Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 5 at Tapapa, near Tīrau, which saw a car hit a tree late this morning.
Police were notified of the crash at around 10.45am between Harwoods Rd and Tapapa Rd.
The vehicle caught fire after the impact, with the blaze spreading into nearby vegetation.
Hato Hone St John responded to the scene with one ambulance and one operations manager.
Police said there was currently no confirmed information about injuries.
Motorists should expect delays and have been advised to take alternative routes where possible.
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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