Two-car crash on State Highway 2 near Hewletts Rd flyover in Tauranga

Two cars have crashed on State Highway 2, Mount Maunganui. Photo / 123RF

Two cars have crashed on State Highway 2 in Mount Maunganui during rush-hour traffic.

A police spokeswoman said the crash was reported near the Hewletts Rd flyover about 4.50pm.

She said injuries were reported, though ambulance staff were called to attend.

Contractors were called to tow both vehicles.

She did not know whether the crash had blocked the road.

Google Maps shows heavy congestion on the highway between the Totara St intersection and Baypark.