Update 2.13pm: One person had to be freed after being trapped in a head on crash on State Highway 2, Tauranga West Road near Bethlehem this afternoon.

A Fire Communication spokesperson says emergency services were called to the scene at 1.35pm today for a head on crash between two vehicles.

One of the vehicles involved in this afternoon’s crash. Photos: Supplied.

The spokesperson says one person was “lightly” trapped and received minor injuries.

The road was blocked for a short while but the scene was cleared quickly and traffic is flowing once more.

Earlier 1.46pm: Reports are coming in of a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2 Tauranga West Road near Bethlehem.

Emergency services are rushing to the scene of a crash at the intersection of SH2 and Taniwha Place.

Emergency services at the scene of the crash on SH2. Photo: Supplied.

SunLive understands one person is possibly trapped and traffic has come to a halt.

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