UPDATED: One person has sustained minor injuries following a crash in Mount Maunganui.

Police were called to a four car nose-to-tail on Hewletts Road, near the Totara Street interesction, just after 11am.

"The crash was briefly blocking the road," says a police spokesperson.

"One person is reported to have minor injuries.

"Area should be clear now as some cars were towed."

EARLIER:

Traffic delays are being reported in the Mount Maunganui area.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there appears four vehicles have been involved in a crash on the corner of Hewletts Road and Totara Street.

"The intersection appears to be blocked. I'm not sure if there are any injuries or not."

Another caller has reported traffic delays on Hewletts Road.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible or expect delays in their travels.

SunLive has contacted police for more information and will provide an update when we can.

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