A four‑vehicle crash is blocking one of the main roads in Pāpāmoa this morning.

Emergency services were notified just after 9.10am that there was a crash on Tara Rd, near the Doncaster Dr intersection.

Motorists in the area are warned to expected significant delays as responders work to clear the scene.

Hato Hone St John was notified of a crash at 9.13am.

A spokesperson said one ambulance responded.

“One patient, in moderate condition, is being taken to Tauranga Hospital.”