Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash near Thornton, Whakatāne.

"Police are responding to a single vehicle crash on Thornton Road reported at 3.45pm," a police spokesperson said.

Police said that ambulance have also been called.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand have sent a fire truck from the Edgecumbe Fire Station to the scene.

It is unknown at this stage if there are any injuries.

SunLive will provide more information when it becomes available.

Motorists are advised to take care in the area.

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The crash was reported on Thorndon Road, near Whakatane. Image: Google Maps