Emergency closes Mount tracks

UPDATED 11.15pm: An operation continues on Mount Maunganui tonight as many personnel from emergency services are involved in the cordoned off area.

A reporter at the scene says the entire Mauao zone is off limits. Police, Search and Rescue, Fire and Surf lifeguards are busy in the area. All tracks and access to the mountain remains sealed off.

Some bystanders say it appears to be a recovery mission but there's no official confirmation.

There is still no official word from police or emergency services on the nature of the incident. SunLive will update this story as any information comes available.

All Mount tracks are sealed off tonight as emergency services have converged on an incident scene.

A SunLive reporter says all of Mauao is closed off and police have taped off tracks and accesses. Surf Lifesaving club members are also in attendance.

There are no further details yet available of the emergency operation. SunLive will update during the evening as information comes to hand.

Check here for updates. Ph 0800SUNLIVE.

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