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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09 Jun: The Tactix have moved to outright first on the ladder in netball's ANZ Premiership after crushing the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 60-42 in Hamilton

09 Jun: A man has been charged with dangerous driving, with further charges being considered, after causing an accident in Hamilton this morning

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International:
Tories 'highly alarmed' by network of pro-Russian Facebook pages interfering in UK election 16:07

Netball:
Magic captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio believes her team's defensive unit deserve bouquets in netball's ANZ Premiership, ahead of this afternoon's clash against the Stars in Tauranga 15:47

Rugby League:
Magic captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has commended her side's resolve after losing midcourter Ali Wilshier to a season-ending knee injury in the ANZ Premiership 15:27

International:
Search for missing British teenager Jay Slater stretches into second week in Tenerife as family faces global online attention 14:17

International:
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Rugby:
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson sought the counsel of Wayne Smith before making his first selections official 13:47

Law and Order:
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Politics:
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