Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in Rapaki.

A car has gone down a bank on Governors Bay Road.

A police spokeswoman said emergency services received the call to the scene just after 8.50PM.

She said two people were in the vehicle and one person has suffered injuries.

Fire and Emergency crews are trying to free a passenger who is trapped in the vehicle.

A helicopter has also just arrived according to an eye witness.

The road is closed between Omaru Road and Sandy Beach Road, and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.