Truck and car collide on Takitimu Drive

A car and truck collided on Takitimu Dr early this afternoon. Photo/Andrew Warner

UPDATE 3.10pm: A lane changing issue caused a car and truck to collide on Takitimu Dr early this afternoon.

Emergency services were at the scene where a truck and car collided on the north-bound lane.

Western Bay road policing senior sergeant Ian Campion said nobody was injured in the collision.

Mr Campion said the driver of the vehicle involved was "extremely fortunate" to escape with no injuries.

Mr Campion said the collision highlighted the need for motorists to make sure the lane they are changing into is clear.

"If you take the care needed then you will be able to make the lane change safely," Mr Campion said.

EARLIER: A truck and car have collided on Takitimu Drive this afternoon and traffic is backing up in the area.

Police were called to the crash near Chapel St at 12.33pm, police Inspecter Chris Tate said.

A reporter at the scene says traffic is backed up from Elizabeth St roundabout while one of the north-bound lanes is closed.