UPDATE 8.28AM: State Highway 29 is closed this morning as emergency services deal with a serious crash.
The crash is reported to be between Thorne and Poripori roads, and diversion are being put in place.
"The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported at around 8am," says a police spokesperson.
"Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.
"The road will be closed for some time and traffic management is being put in place for cars.
"These diversions are not suitable for trucks."
Diversion are as follows:
Eastbound: Right to McLaren Falls Rd, left to Peers Rd, left to Omanawa Rd, right to return to SH29. Westbound in reverse.
EARLIER:
Large traffic delays are being reported on State Highway 29.
A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there is a crash between Thorne and Poripori roads in the Lower Kaimai.
"Traffis is delayed in both directions.
"Emergency services are at the scene."
Google's live traffic maps is reporting delays in the area.
Image: Google Maps.
SunLive is working on getting more information and will provide an update when we can.
At the scene?
Call 0800 SUNLIVE or email photos to newsroom@thesun.co.nz
2 comments
I always said
Posted on 11-10-2022 08:34 | By old trucker
the road to ZERO will never work,all the know it alls in NZTA are dreaming about this,it will never end,look, this morning 4 cars in built up area,this will never end and NO ONE in Goverment will ever stop it,my thoughts only on this ,Sunlive THANKYOU,10-4 out,phew.
just wondering
Posted on 11-10-2022 08:40 | By old trucker
why to have road closed for hours,surely once injured are removed from scene cars can be pushed off road or taken away to let traffic go,all the thousands of $$$$of trucks standing is silly and expensive,they can not turn around and go elsewhwere, damage is done CLEAR road and lets keep going,my thoughts only,Sunlive THANKS 10-4 OUT.phew.
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