Crash on Pyes Pa Rd, State Highway 36

Police at the scene of a crash on State Highway 29. Photo/Andrew Warner

Emergency services were called to a crash on State Highway 36 tonight.

A photographer driving past the scene about 6.40pm said the crash was partially blocking the highway and one vehicle was badly damaged.

A police spokeswoman said police were called to a crash on Pyes Pa Rd between Taumata Rd and Oropi Rd at 5.50pm.

A car had reportedly hit a bank, and one person was complaining of a sore chest, she said.