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Source: Radio New Zealand

Police say the highway is likely to remain closed for several hours. RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Part of State Highway 36 in Ngongotahā, Bay of Plenty has been closed and a person left seriously injured after a crash on Saturday morning.

The two-vehicle crash closed the highway at the intersection of Leonard Road.

Police got the call at around 5.30am and said one person was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

They said the highway is likely to remain closed for several hours and diversions are in place.

The Serious Crash Unit is carrying out a scene examination.

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