State Highway 28 closed after crash involving truck

State Highway 28 is closed following a two-vehicle crash.

A police spokesman said police were called to the crash near Leslie Rd about 11.44am.

One of the vehicles is a truck, he said.

SH28 is also known as Whites Rd.

One person has serious injuries and one has moderate injuries, the spokesman said.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays.

SH28 is closed between Harris Rd and SH5, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said.