Emergency services at the scene of the crash on Takitimu Drive. Photo / Zoe Blake
Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern communications shift manager Paul Radden said a Tauranga crew also attended and assisted police and ambulance staff.
The road was closed for about two hours while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and emergency services worked at the site.
Police said Takitimu Dr reopened at 1.20pm.
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.