Firefighters are cutting a person out of a car after it rolled on Otumoetai Road in Tauranga.

Emergency services are at the scene of the crash, just past Grange Road, in Otumoetai.

A witness at the scene says the road is blocked between Glenn Terrace and Keilor Road.

"Firefighers are cutting out the driver of the vehicle, which is on its side.

"People should avoid the area."

A police spokesperson says emergency services are responding to a two vehicle crash on Otumoetai Road reported around 11:35am.

"One car has rolled on its side and one person is trapped.

"Injuries are yet to be confirmed.

"The road is currently blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes."

SunLive is working on getting more information and will provide an update when we can.