UPDATE 8.45pm: One person has died and six others are injured after two trucks and an SUV towing a trailer were involved in a crash on State Highway 2 near Apata this evening.
NZ Transport Agency have confirmed that the road between Apata Station Road and Pahoia Road is currently closed in both directions and emergency services are at the scene.
Traffic Police diverted traffic away from the crash site on SH2 this evening. Photos: Cameron Avery.
Police officials have released details of the crash, which saw the driver of a small truck die at the scene.
The sole occupant of a larger truck has been taken to Tauranga Hospital with minor injuries.
The five people in the SUV are also on their way to Tauranga Hospital, and have also suffered minor injuries.
Environment Bay of Plenty are attending to assist in dealing with a spill of diesel and orange juice from the truck.
The road is expected to be closed for a considerable period while police clear the scene, and the fire service are currently assisting with a mobile lighting unit.
The incident happened just before 7.30pm and traffic controls are currently in place. The Serious Crash Unit are expected to investigate as soon as possible.
Diversions are currently taking traffic via Wainui South Road and Esdaile Road.
8 comments
accident
Posted on 22-01-2015 20:05 | By mattbz
1 dead 3 injured, 2 trucks vs SUV with trailer
SH2 diversion
Posted on 22-01-2015 20:19 | By Lisa M
Looks like both lanes may be closed as all traffic is being diverted around Esdaile road
thats
Posted on 22-01-2015 22:17 | By Capt_Kaveman
actually a nasty bend heading east, again it comes down to driver skill but i still believe left side rumble strips add to an already dangerous road
BOP crash
Posted on 22-01-2015 22:42 | By Mackey D
Another sad fatality for the Bay, when will it end. My heart goes out to the deceased family
SH2
Posted on 23-01-2015 07:18 | By lgm
Once again on this road. Drivers inattention disrupting many lives. People blame the road but it's not it is the drivers on the road.BOP drivers scare me.
Not another accident!!!!
Posted on 23-01-2015 08:07 | By Angel74
Whats up with drivers on our roads too many crashing and or dying.....
No roads are dangerous
Posted on 23-01-2015 09:39 | By euanme3
No roads are dangerous in New Zealand. What is actually dangerous are the drivers not slowing and driving to conditions of both the weather and the road.
OOT DRIVERS
Posted on 23-01-2015 09:49 | By belladonna
Most of not all fatal road accidents since Jan 01 2015 have been OOT (out of town) drivers. The road between Wairoa Bridge and Waihi is such a treacherous piece of road it's speed needs a review and the speed dropped again from the current 90 kmh to 70 kmh Wairoa Bridge to Waihi township. The amount of fatalities that have occurred in this stretch of roading is do high. As I am a daily commute on this road I have seen vehicles pass on double yellow lines, cutting corners, tail gating and if your entering to go onto the road from side roads going across traffic you're doing so at your own risk. Slow the speed for sake of lives.
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