Bus Accident Disrupts Traffic on Pyes Pa Bridge Near Tauranga

A bus accident occurred on Taumata Rd at Pyes Pa, near Tauranga, early this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident shortly after 8:20 AM, finding that the bus had crashed into a barrier, blocking the single-lane bridge in the area.

According to a police spokeswoman, there were no reported injuries resulting from the incident. Furthermore, it appears that no passengers were on board the bus at the time of the crash. The police are currently managing the situation, which has resulted in significant traffic disruption as vehicles are unable to pass through the affected area.

Authorities are working to clear the bus from the bridge and restore normal traffic flow. No further details regarding the cause of the crash have been released, and investigations are underway.

Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes until the situation is resolved. Local residents and commuters are urged to exercise caution in the vicinity of the bridge as emergency services continue their work.