UPDATE 5.46PM: State Highway 2 at Tahawai, north of Katikati, has reopened following a crash at the intersection of Tuapiro Road earlier today.

Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road remained closed.

The highway was closed between Kauri Point Road and Tuapiro Road following an earlier crash when a car hit a powerpole at the intersection of Tuapiro Road.

A detour has been in place and motorists advised to follow directions of emergency services.

One person appears to have moderate injuries and has been taken to Thames Hospital.

PowerCo is reporting there are still 202 properties without power following a power cut that affected 621 properties at 11.45am when the car struck the powerpole, bringing powerlines down.

The crash happened near the Orchard House Cafe on SH2, with a SunLive reader reporting that staff were attending the scene to help.

UPDATE 12.41PM: State Highway 2 at Tahawai, north of Katikati, is likely to be blocked for several hours following an earlier crash at the intersection of Tuapiro Road.

One person appears to have moderate injuries and has been taken to Thames Hospital.

Diversions are in place off the highway at Kauri Point Road.

Motorists are asked to avoid travelling in this area if possible.

Intersection of State Highway 2 and Tuapiro Road. Image: Google Maps.

The diversions are as follows: Northbound traffic: Right onto Kauri Pt Rd then left onto Ongare Pt Rd, Martray Rd and Tuapiro Rd, then right onto SH2. Southbound traffic: Reverse detour directions.

UPDATE: 12.06PM Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway 2, north of Katikati, which has blocked the road.

Police report that a car collided with a power pole shortly after 11.30am at the intersection with Tuapiro Road in Tahawai, and there are lines down on the road.

Exact injury status of those involved is unclear at this stage.

Traffic is being diverted and motorists are asked to avoid travelling this route or expect delays.

EARLIER:

Reports are coming in of a serious crash near Katikati.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there is a crash on State Highway 2, near Tuapiro Road.

"The road is blocked and power lines are down.

"Emergency services are at the scene. People should avoid the area if possible."

Powerco is reporting power outages in the area.

According to a post on its website, 621 properties are affected by the outage.

SunLive is working on getting more information and will provide an update when we can.

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