He recommended people stay off the roads today unless travel was absolutely necessary.
"At this stage, we expect the weather will continue like this throughout the day.
"My advice to travelers is to put off your trip if you can until the weather improves."
The speed limit on State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range has been lowered to 80km/hr on the Tauranga side and 60km/he on the Matamata side because of a combination of heavy rain and strong winds.
Mr Campion said if travel was essential, motorists should keep their speed down, respect following distances, put headlights on and take extreme car.
Another crash this morning was reported at Te Awanui Dr near the Tauranga Marina entrance. There were no injuries.