New Zealand's bad road conditions have struck again after a massive pothole in the Bay of Plenty caused carnage for drivers.
The pothole has taken out several tyres on State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range.
Social media users issued a warning to other drivers, posting a video showing over a dozen vehicles pulled over with possible wrecked tyres.
Another person said over 30 cars hit the pothole and were piled up on the side of the road.
The pothole havoc has prompted police to issue a warning after several motorists reported flat tires.
Bay of Plenty Police are urging drivers travelling over the Kaimais to be cautious.
"Several motorists have reported flat tyres, due to road conditions on SH29, Lower Kaimais," police said. "There is a build-up of traffic in the area."
Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, or take extreme caution and expect delays.
It comes after what has been dubbed a 'pothole crisis' with drivers, road safety campaigners and AA calling for the roads to be fixed.
AA road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen told Newshub an analysis from 2020 estimated the Government needed to spend $900 million more over the next three years to catch up on the work needed.
"Our roads are in the worst condition that many people have ever seen."
