Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Te Puke Highway in Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty, this morning.
The crash occurred around 9am and involved a car and a train, and one person is in critical condition.
Te Puke Highway will be closed briefly between Pah Road and Showgrounds Road, while a helicopter lands to assist the injured person.
The Serious Crash unit has been advised.
The road is due re-open once the helicopter leaves the scene; however, motorists should expect delays.
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