UPDATE 8.48pm: Galatea Road is now clear after a crash earlier this evening.

The crash in Waiohau this afternoon, which was obstructing traffic, has now been cleared.

One person was seriously injured in the accident.

Police have thanked motorists for their patience in a statement.

EARLIER 5.34pm: Police are responding to a crash between a truck and a car in Waiohau this afternoon.

The crash occurred at 4.30pm on Galatea Road, says a statement from Police.

'One person has serious injuries and the crash is blocking parts of the road.”

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