UPDATE 8.36AM: Only minor injuries have been reported following a crash on State Highway 2, near Te Puna.

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision on SH2, near Gill Lane, between Whakamarama and Te Puna, at 7.25am.

"The crash happened between Munro Road and Gill Lane and blocked one lane," says a police spokesperson.

"Only minor injuries were reported, and the road was cleared shortly before 8.30am."

EARLIER:

Reports are coming in a crash on State Highway 2, between Whakamarama and Te Puna.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there is a crash on the highway near Gill Lane.

"I just snuck through the scene before firefighters arrived and started diverting traffic."

Another caller says traffic is reportedly being diverted down Munro Road.

People using the highway are advised to expect delays.

NZTA says the southbound lane of the highway is blocked.

"Expect delays in both directions until the crash scene is cleared."

SunLive has contacted police and will provide an update when we can.

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