One person has been critically injured in a motorbike crash near Maraekakaho that has closed the highway.
A St John spokesman said they responded to reports of a crash on State Highway 50 at 1.42pm with one rapid response vehicle, one ambulance, and one helicopter.
One person was transported toHawke’s Bay Hospital in a critical condition.
A police spokeswoman said traffic units were en route as of 2.30pm.
NZTA said the road was closed between Kereru Road and Butler Road. The highway would be closed until later this evening.
