A police officer at the scene told NZME a male driver of the vehicle was taken to Tauranga Hospital.
The cause of the crash was being investigated.
Rowe Motors towing the crash vehicle from the water. Photo / Sandra Conchie
A Rowe Motors tow truck has just arrived on the scene.
Hato Hone St John was notified of this crash at 10.26am and responded with one ambulance and two rapid response vehicles.
“One patient was assessed at the scene and was taken to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition.”
More soon.