Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1 at the Tauranga-Taupō bridge between Heuheu Parade and Hingapo Road.
Police were called to the scene around 11.25am.
At this stage six people are reported to have suffered moderate to serious injuries.
The road is blocked in both directions and motorists are advised to delay travel and avoid the area.
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