A car has crashed into a tree on Pyes Pa Road/State Highway 36.

Emergency services have been called to the scene.

A police spokesperson says the highway is closed in both directions.

"A single vehicle has gone into a tree, between Williams Road and Taumata Road.

"The road will be closed while the serious crash unit is at the scene.

"Motorists are asked to avoid travelling this route if possible."

Diversions are in place at Oropi Gorge Road.

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