One person is in a critical condition following a serious crash involving a car and a train on Te Puke Highway in Paengaroa this morning.
Police were called to the scene around 9am.
Police said Te Puke Highway will close briefly between Pah Road and Showgrounds Road to allow a helicopter to land and assist with the injured person.
The road is expected to reopen once the helicopter has left the scene, but motorists are being warned to expect delays.
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