Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Waioeka Road is down to one lane following the earlier serious crash involving a truck and trailer.
The driver, who was the single-occupant, has been airlifted to hospital in Gisborne in a serious condition.
It is expected the truck and trailer will be removed from the Waiokea River later today which will likely involve a further road closure.
Motorists are asked to continue to avoid the area.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre