A sign saying 'road closed'. Photo: Pretoria Gordon / RNZ
A crash has blocked State Highway 2 near Matatā, northwest of Whakatāne in Bay of Plenty.
Police said a ute rolled between the two turnoffs into McPherson Street before 6.20pm.
The driver was reportedly seriously hurt.
The road was closed for several hours, but has now reopened.
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