9:04 am today

Serious crash closed Bay of Plenty road

9:04 am today
A sign saying 'road closed'.

The crash closed a Bay of Plenty Road. Photo: Pretoria Gordon / RNZ

A serious two-vehicle crash has closed a Bay of Plenty road.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 8am and police said there were thought to be serious injuries.

Dansey Road in the Ngongotahā Valley was close and traffic was diverted onto State Highway 5.

Motorists were asked to take alternative routes if possible.