The Serious Crash Unit is responding at the Victoria and Queen Streets roundabout.

One person has been taken to hospital and is in critical condition.

The road is closed - likely for some time - and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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24 Jun: A search underway this evening for a missing fishing boat off the Gisborne coast has been suspended until tomorrow

24 Jun: Police have received reports of a missing fishing boat in Gisborne

23 Jun: Transpower says a temporary electricity tower will be up and running for Northland this morning

22 Jun: Emotional and financial harm for Northland businesses following a massive power outage

22 Jun: The Energy Minister's stressing Northland is a top concern for the Government

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