Serious crash on State Highway 25 near Coromandel

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 25. Photo / File

There has been a serious crash on State Highway 25 near Manaia this morning.

The crash, involving a motorcycle and a car, was reported shortly after 6am.

Initial reports were that one person was seriously injured.

A police media spokesman said police were notified by St John.

The road was blocked in both directions and diversions were in place.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said the Fire Service was in attendance and were assisting police and St John. They were also helping with traffic management.

St John said one patient was in a critical condition and was being transported to Auckland Hospital in a helicopter.

SH25 MANAIA, WAIKATO - SERIOUS CRASH - 8:50AM
Due to a serious crash south of Manaia, the road has been CLOSED. The serious crash unit is on site so the road may remain closed for a number of hours. The Detour route is along SH25A between Kopu and Hikuai. ^RS pic.twitter.com/O7UWaZQIRe

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) January 3, 2019