Two people have died after a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Ohakuri, a township just south of Tokoroa.
The crash, which was reported to the authorities just after 5pm on Monday, involved two vehicles.
State Highway 1 has been closed in the wake of the incident, and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) says delays will add about 25 minutes to the journeys of those travelling through the Atiamura area.
Traffic management has been put in place, and the serious crash unit is now investigating.
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