State Highway 1 closed after double crash near Taupō

Police are asking motorists to avoid the area and expect delays. Photo credit: Getty Images

State Highway 1 is closed in Taupō, Bay of Plenty following a crash involving two vehicles.

The crash happened at Waitahanui, south of Taupō, at around 12:30pm on Friday.

"Initial indications are that there have been injuries," a police spokesperson said.

Emergency services were called to the crash and are in attendance.

Motorists have been asked to avoid the area and expect delays.

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