Putorino is about halfway between Napier and Wairoa.
Meanwhile, two people were taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Maraekakaho Road on Saturday.
Police were called to a two vehicle crash about 12.50pm at the intersection of Maraekakaho Road and Stock Road in Bridge Pa.
Traffic control was in place at the time and two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Motorists were also asked to avoid the intersection of Railway Rd South and Tollemache Rd West, Hastings after a car had flipped on Saturday.
Police were called to the crash at 1.50pm and there were no serious injuries.
The road re-opened shortly after 3pm.
MORE TO COME
Police, fire and ambulance staff are attending a crash at Putorino, halfway between Napier and Wairoa.