Investigations ongoing into crash

Police continue to investigate the cause of this morning's crash on State Highway 29A, in Tauranga.

Two people were transported to Tauranga hospital with serious injuries and another two people have minor injuries after a crash near the Maungatapu Bridge earlier this morning, Police Media Centre says.


Emergency services at the crash on SH29A this morning. Photo: Chris Callinan.

Police confirm diversions are in place but there is sever congestion in the area and have asked motorist to be patient and avoid the area where possible. SunLive reported earlier traffic was gridlock on Hono Street and Taipari Street.

Both lanes on SH29A were closed after a multiple car crash this morning. Transit New Zealand Agency says diversions are in place at SH2/SH29A roundabout, directing traffic along SH2, SH2A and back to Maungatapu roundabout. The media release says the reverse is happening the reverse direction from Maungatapu roundabout.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the crash and expect the road to be reopen in the next two hours.

Meanwhile, a SunLive reporter witnessed a fender bender at the roundabout of Hairini Street and Welcome Bay road where are vehicles has hit into the back of a security company vehicle. He was unsure if there were any injuries however, ambulance and police were at the scene.

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9 comments

Terrible traffic

Posted on 25-06-2016 14:03 | By Chris

Worst traffic management ever. Took an hour to get from Fraser St to Welcome Bay, which was completely avoidable.


Hmmmmm

Posted on 25-06-2016 14:05 | By unltd1nfantry

There's always crashes near this corner - whats wrong with the road???


Accidents just waiting to happen

Posted on 25-06-2016 14:15 | By Linaire

I was out on the road at 7.30am today, and I was appalled at the number of motorists driving with no headlights on, and tailgating. And this is not the first day I have observed this either! Get real people - you can't be seen clearly in the dark, and in the rain if your headlights aren't on! And will everyone please just back off and stop following too closely. Someone has to slam on their brakes .. and boof! another vehicle has to be towed away.


still closed

Posted on 25-06-2016 15:01 | By strangekiwi

Road is sill closed at 15:00


to unltd1nfantry

Posted on 25-06-2016 16:42 | By penguin

Nothing wrong with the road. But plenty wrong with some drivers on all roads!


Chris

Posted on 25-06-2016 16:45 | By penguin

Try living and driving in Auckland. Now, that's real frustration...


its

Posted on 25-06-2016 19:02 | By Capt_Kaveman

a joke the amount of time they take to clean a scene, as for this bit of road the passing lane needs to be shortend


It is not the Road.

Posted on 25-06-2016 19:04 | By local yokel

It is not the road that kills or speed. It is the nut behind the wheel out-driving their capabilities and not driving to the conditions and adjusting their speeds to suit.


Not road

Posted on 26-06-2016 10:29 | By overit

No its not the road just bad drivers. I am amazed at the lack of patience and courteousy out there. Everyone in such a hurry. ME, ME, ME. Yes do put your lights on.


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