Update, 7.45am: One person is reported to have serious injuries and is being transported to hospital following a two-car crash near the intersection of Te Puke Highway and Te Tumu Road.

Three people have minor injuries, and the road is blocked, a police spokesperson said.

Reports are coming in off traffic delays on Te Puke Highway.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says traffic is stalled on the highway, where it intersects with Maketu Rd.

"There appears to be a crash there.

"People should avoid the area."

According to Google's Live Traffic Reporting, traffic is delayed in the area.

Image: Google Maps.

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

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