8.20pm Update: State Highway 25 has now reopened following an earlier crash.

About 11.55am a vehicle collided with a power pole, bringing lines down onto the road.

One of the occupants received serious injuries and another, who had to be extricated, has been critically injured.

The highway remained closed for some time while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.

The road is under traffic management, with a stop/go in place, say police.

State Highway 25 remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates. Photo: Supplied.

Earlier, 3.44pm: State Highway 25 has been closed at Pukepoto in the Coromandel, following a serious crash this afternoon.

About 11.55am a vehicle collided with a power pole, bringing lines down onto the road.

The crash happened between Timata Road and Woody Hill Road.

One of the occupants received serious injuries and another, who had to be extricated, has been critically injured.

The highway will remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.

PowerCo report that 299 properties are without power in Hikuai due to the vehicle crash with the power pole. The power outage occurred at 12.06pm and power is expected to be restored by 4.15pm.

State Highway 25 is also closed between Coromandel township and Matarangi due to slips.

Motorists should expect delays, and delay travel if possible.

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