State Highway 5 at Ngongotahā, Rotorua blocked by slip

Slip on State Highway 5. Photo / Supplied

A slip has blocked part of State Highway 5 near Ngongotahā.

Police were called about 6.25pm Monday.

The northbound lane is blocked to traffic between Paradise Valley and Western Rds, and diversions are being put in place.

A police spokesman said one vehicle had been caught up in the slip and taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Motorists should expect delays.

NZTA is reporting the highway is blocked from Western Rd to the intersection with SH36 due to a crash.

SH5 ROTORUA - 7:00PM
Due to a crash, #SH5 is closed from Western Rd to the roundabout intersection of #SH36. Avoid the area if possible or follow directions of emergency services and expect delays. Check here for updates overnight: https://t.co/aLya81VhCk ^LB pic.twitter.com/L8KK2DZdSu

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) October 3, 2022