Early morning commuters faced delays after a crash closed Hatea Dr early this morning.

Police are yet to confirm details of the crash, however, the Advocate understands it took place shortly after 5.30am in the Regent, Whangārei.

Passersby reported seeing a car over a bank in the area.

Hatea Dr has reopened after it was closed for roughly two hours. Motorists were directed away from the route that links the Town Basin and Kensington.