Car and motorbike crash at major Tauranga intersection

The rider of a scooter has crashed at the Barkes Corner roundabout on Cameron Rd and SH29a. Photo/John Borren

A car and a moped have collided at one of Tauranga's busiest intersections.

Emergency services were called to the roundabout at Cameron Rd and State Highway 29a, at Barkes Corner, at 10.20am.

A police spokeswoman said a lady riding a moped had fallen off in the collision and ambulance staff were involved.

However, it was unclear how seriously the woman has been hurt.

The spokeswoman said there was a small amount of oil which had spread at the intersection and drivers were warned to take care.