Emergency services were called to State Highway 5 on the Mamaku Plateau for a car on fire.
A car on fire is causing delays on the Mamaku Plateau.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said the car was on fire on State Highway 5 between Waiohotu Rd and Oturoa Rd and motorists should follow the directions of emergency services.
Delays were likely.
A police spokesman said police were called to help Fire and Emergency New Zealand around 12.37pm.
There were no reports of injuries and traffic management was in place, he said.
SH5 WEST OF ROTORUA - 12:55PM
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) November 6, 2023
Reports of a car fire on #SH5 southbound between Waiohotu Rd and Oturoa Rd, between Tīrau and Rotorua. Follow the directions of emergency services/response crews in the area upon arrival. Delays in the area are likely. Diversions may be required. ^MS pic.twitter.com/U0G6tPuAvG
A tow truck has been called.
More to come.
Some customers have been using the service for more than 20 years.
