A person has been seriously injured in a crash that has blocked State Highway 29 near Lower Kaimai.

Police said they were notified of the single-vehicle crash near Old Kaimai Rd about 2pm.

“One person has serious injuries.”

Emergency services were at the scene and the road was blocked.

Hato Hone St John was notified at 1.59pm and sent an ambulance, operations manager and rapid response vehicle.

The patient was taken to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Northern fire communications shift manager Paul Radden said crews used rescue equipment to free a person trapped in the crash.

The NZ Transport Agency’s journey planner update at 2.55pm said the westbound lane of SH29 would be blocked near Old Kaimai Rd until further notice.