Person seriously injured after car crashes into Bay of Plenty river, SH2 blocked

One person has been seriously injured after a car crashed into a Bay of Plenty river. Photo / File

One person has been seriously injured after a car crashed into a river in the Bay of Plenty, blocking State Highway 2.

Police said emergency services are currently at the scene of the crash in Whakatāne this evening.

About 6.05pm, police were called to White Pine Bush Rd with reports a car had crashed into a river.

Police said one person has serious injuries.

The highway is blocked between Foster and Tāneatua Rds.

Police said the Serious Crash Unit has been notified and the road is likely to remain closed for several hours.

Traffic management is being put in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.

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