An NZME reporter at the scene on Monday night said traffic had been diverted down SH30 and several trucks were parked on the side of the highway.
A car of people visibly upset had parked at the cordon and began walking down the highway toward the crash scene.
A police spokesperson said the crash on SH5 was reported to police at 7.50pm.
Traffic is delayed at the scene of a two-car crash in Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua December 9, 2024. A police spokesperson said the crash on State Highway 5 was reported to police at 7.50pm. Photo / Ben Fraser
“At this stage, we do not have confirmed information regarding injuries. An update will be issued as soon as that information is available.
Due to a serious crash between Tumunui Rd and Waipa State Mill Rd, State Highway 5 between Rotorua and Taupō, the road is closed. Expect delays. Image / NZTA
Residents have posted about the crash on a local Facebook page.
“Looks serious, roads closed.”
“Lots of ambulances,” another person wrote.
One woman commented that her daughter was turned around and she could hear people screaming from their cars.
Meanwhile, another crash occurred on SH1 before the Old Taupo Rd and Arapuni Rd, north of Tokoroa.
