Police are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 2 between Omokoroa and Katikati.
Police say the crash, between a milk tanker and a ute, happened about 5.15am near the Francis Rd intersection.
The driver of the ute had been take to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition.
A diversion was in place between Katikati and Omokoroa but the road was reopened about 9am.
The serious crash unit are at the scene.