At least two people have been critically injured following a two-car crash that is currently blocking State Highway 5 at Waimangu.
The crash happened at about 4.45pm on Sunday 21 August 2016.
Emergency services are at the scene and the Police Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
Diversions are in place but motorists travelling from Taupo or Rotorua are advised to use State Highway 1 where possible.
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Issued by Police Media Centre