Person in critical condition after truck and car collide on rural road between Taupō and Rotorua

Emergency services are responding to a truck and car crash on Settlers Rd near the intersection of Wharepapa Rd in Reporoa. Photo / Google Maps

Emergency services are responding a serious crash between Taupō and Rotorua this morning.

The crash, between a car and a truck, was on Settlers Rd near the intersection with Wharepapa Rd in Reporoa.

St John reported one person, in a critical condition, was transported to hospital.

They said six vehicles responded to the scene of the crash and a helicopter has been dispatched.

A police spokesperson said the road will be closed for several hours and diversions will be in place.

“Police ask motorists to avoid the area if possible.”