One person has been killed this morning on Thornton Road near Whakatane following an accident.
Initial reports say a number of people have received minor injuries following the crash between a car and a van.
Currently the road is blocked and diversions are in place at the intersections of State Highway 30 and Thornton Road, and Thornton Road and East Bank Road.
Police are asking people to avoid the area where possible and have patience if there are any delays.