Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.

The crash occurred at 8.45pm this evening near Minden in the Western Bay of Plenty.

St John confirms they attended a traffic incident on SH2. In a media alert, they confirm at least one person has suffered serious injuries.

Waka Kotahi NZTA advised last night of a serious incident on SH2 but confirms the road is now open after previously being shut between Snodgrass Road and Te Puna Road.

The crash occurred along SH2. Google Maps.

The crash follows a separate incident on SH2 earlier today in which a car crashed into a tree. Two people were taken to hospital in a serious condition after the incident near Clarke Road, which happened at around 2.30pm.

SunLive will update the story as more information becomes available.

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