Update, 4.15pm: Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 24, Te Poi.

Initial reports suggest one person is in a critical condition and two people are in a serious condition.

The crash was reported about 3.05pm.

The road will be closed for several hours while emergency services work at the scene.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

Diversions are in place on Davidson Road and Te Poi Road.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

Update, 3.35pm Emergency services are responding a serious crash near Te Poi.

A serious incident has been reported to emergency services in this area and SH24 is closed between Taihoa South Rd and Te Poi Road.

It is unknown if there are any injuries.

"Please delay your journey or use an alternative route.," says a Waka Kotahi NZTA spokesperson.

Earlier, 3.25pm: Police are responding a serious incident near Te Poi.

State Highway 24 is closed between Taihoa South Rd and Te Poi Road as a serious incident has been reported to emergency services in this area.

Motorists are advised to delay their journey or use an alternative route.

The road is closed in both directions.

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