Police and other emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Hamurana Rd after a car has crashed into a tree.
The crash scene was a short distance up Hamurana Rd from SH33, Mourea, Rotorua.
The sole occupant of the vehicle was in a serious condition.
Hamurana Rd was closed while the Serious Crash Unit examine the scene.
The only available diversion was via Rotorua, which is about 35 km long.