Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 5, at Ngatira, between Putaruru and Rotorua.

Police say the crash near Barker Road, Ngatira was reported around 4pm.

"One person is now in a serious condition and one person remains in a moderate condition," says a police spokesperson.

The Serious Crash Unith has been advised.  

"The road remains closed, and motorists are advised to take an alternate route."

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