Emergency services are at a two car crash on Maunganui Road where two cars are reported to have crashed head on.

The accident is opposite 606 Maunganui Road, just down from Concord Avenue.

Two cars have crashed near Bayfair.

Police, St John Paramedics and Mount Maunganui Fire Brigade are at the scene.

One person was initially believed to be trapped but is now receiveing treatment from St John Paramedics.

A caller to the 0800 SunLive news line says the crash looks quite serious.

She says traffic is banking up on Maunganui Road.

It is unclear why the two cars crashed. Police are investigating the incident.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible until the road is clear.

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