10.35pm Update: State Highway 2 south of Katikati has reopened following a crash earlier.
A serious crash between Hot Spings Road and Sharp Road in Aongatete resulted in both lanes being blocked for over four hours while emergency services responded.
The state highway is no open again.
It is unknown at this stage how many people have been injured .
Earlier, 5.48pm: State Highway 2 south of Katikati is closed after a serious crash between Hot Springs Road and Sharp Road in Aongatete.
Both lanes are blocked while emergency services respond.
Police advise motorists to avoid the area if possible.
"The road will be closed for at least three to four hours," says a police spokesperson.
"At least one patient has serious injuries."
According to Google Maps, traffic is heavily congested in the area.
Image: Google Maps.
SunLive is working on gathering more information and will provide an update as soon as possible.
1 comment
Terrible
Posted on 05-11-2022 18:14 | By Kancho
Sorry for the victims very sad . Sorry for the traffic chaos of over four hours with no detour ! Incredibly long ? Doubt this would happen overseas and and only minutes to katikati emergency services .
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