Emergency services are responding to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, near Rotorua.

Police were advised of the crash on SH 5, near the intersection with Waiotapu Loop Road, at 4.05pm.

"The road is partially blocked," says a police spokesperson.

Police say traffic is able to get around the crash.

"Ambulance are at the scene assessing patients and indications are minor to moderate injuries,"

At the scene?

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