Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 2 in Whakatane this evening.
About 6.05pm, Police were called to White Pine Bush Road, where a car had crashed into a river.
One person reportedly has serious injuries, and the highway is blocked between Foster and Taneatua roads.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and the road is likely to remain closed for several hours.
Traffic management is being put in place and motorists should expect delays.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre