A cyclist has been critically injured following a crash with a truck in Papamoa.

A police spokesperson says they were called to the incident at the Sandhurst Drive and Maranui Street intersection at 2.52pm.

"The intersection is blocked."

Traffic management is at the scene, and diversions are in place.

She says the cyclist is reported to have critical injuries.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says police are at the scene.

People are being advised to avoid the area.

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