Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on State Highway 29 in the lower Kaimai Range.

NZTA Waka Kotahi advise that due to a crash on SH29 near Omanawa, the eastbound lane is closed.

“Caution is advised along this route,” said an NZTA spokesperson.

“Please follow directions of emergency services and allow extra time for your journey.”

Police said they were advised that two vehicles had collided on SH29 at 3.48pm.

“There were no reports of injuries,” said a Police spokesperson.

Police were also advised at 2.45pm that a car had collided with a power pole on SH29.

“It appears that the crash brought down the power pole/lines and there was subsequently a small vegetation fire,” Police said.

“Fortunately, the occupants of the car were uninjured. As at 3.10pm an officer advised the road was not blocked.”

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