Cordons have been lifted following a crash involving a truck and tree on State Highway 25, Tairua Road, this morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.05am. Cordons were put in place while the driver was extracted. He has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
The road has since reopened, though motorists may experience delays while the scene is cleared.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre