One person has been critically injured in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 35 northwest of Gisborne.
Police said the crash between Hicks Bay and Cape Runaway was reported at around 11.15am.
“Initial information from the scene indicates one person has critical injuries,” a spokesperson said.
The road was closed and would likely remain so for several hours, they added.
“Motorists planning to travel between Hicks Bay and Cape Runaway today are advised to delay travel.”