Police are working to establish how railing along the Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga has come away.
At around 8pm tonight, Police were alerted that railing along a section of the bridge was missing.
Police have reviewed CCTV footage and can confirm that a vehicle collided with the bridge.
The footage does not show what happened following the collision, therefore Police are unable to confirm if the vehicle has left the scene after colliding with the railing.
Police would like to hear from anyone who has information about this collision and urge them to contact Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300.
The road is closed and could be for some time.
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
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Issued by Police Media Centre