A truck and trailer crash is blocking a road south of Rotorua and powerlines are down.
A police spokeswoman said police were called to the crash on Settlers Rd, Reporoa, between Wharepapa Rd and State Highway 5 just before 11am.
A truck has crashed into a pole resulting in its trailer rolling, blocking both lanes of the road, she said.
Police, ambulance and fire services have been called to the scene.
The driver has minor injuries.
Powerlines are down and the local power authority has been called, the spokeswoman said.
Traffic management has been called and diversions are in place at Sh5. A tow truck has been called.