Armed police close road

Police Armed Offenders Squad have been called to an address on Kopu-Hikuai Road, State Highway 25A after reports of a firearms incident.

Waikato Police are currently in attendance at a Kopu-Hikuai Road address after receiving reports of a man allegedly firing a number of shots at a house bus on the property.

AOS staff and the Eagle Helicopter are also assisting with the incident.

Police are advising motorists and residents that Kopu-Hikuai Road is closed between State Highway 26 and Kitahi Road.

Diversions are in place.

SunLive will bring you more information soon.

All Of Sh25a (kopu-hikuai Rd) Is Closed In Both Directions. Cordons Are In Place At Sh25a Intersection With Sh26 Near Thames, And The Sh25a Intersection With Sh25 Near Tairua. Please Avoid The Area Or Delay Your Journey.

Eastbound Traffic Detour Via Sh26 Down To Paeroa, Through Karangahake Gorge On Sh2 Into Waihi, Back On Sh25 Up To Whangamata. Westbound Traffic Follow Same Detour But Reverse Order.

If you have information please call 0800 SUNLIVE or email photos to newsroom@thesun.co.nz.

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