Update 2.13pm: One person had to be freed after being trapped in a head on crash on State Highway 2, Tauranga West Road near Bethlehem this afternoon.
A Fire Communication spokesperson says emergency services were called to the scene at 1.35pm today for a head on crash between two vehicles.
One of the vehicles involved in this afternoon's crash. Photos: Supplied.
The spokesperson says one person was 'lightly” trapped and received minor injuries.
The road was blocked for a short while but the scene was cleared quickly and traffic is flowing once more.
Earlier 1.46pm: Reports are coming in of a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2 Tauranga West Road near Bethlehem.
Emergency services are rushing to the scene of a crash at the intersection of SH2 and Taniwha Place.
Emergency services at the scene of the crash on SH2. Photo: Supplied.
SunLive understands one person is possibly trapped and traffic has come to a halt.
SunLive will bring you more information soon. If you have information please call 0800 SUNLIVE or email photos to [email protected]
8 comments
Again
Posted on 07-08-2016 14:13 | By namxa
When are people gonna learn to drive? Idiots.
Daanz
Posted on 07-08-2016 15:04 | By AP
totally agree with this comment from Again. what is happening in this city and surrounds?
Wait for it....
Posted on 07-08-2016 16:53 | By ajz
Waiting for people to start blaming the roads.... I don't doubt there are some atrocious roads out there that need fixing but so many accidents are caused by inattention and driver distraction.
Thinkaboutit
Posted on 07-08-2016 17:19 | By think!!
As we see in the photo, this road has a STOP sign, so what was the excuse? So many local motorists ignore STOP signs and orange/red lights. Obviously another example of a silly choice,
Trouble is...
Posted on 07-08-2016 17:42 | By GreertonBoy
They crash their car today.... and tomorrow they will get another one. Just look at the 'most read' column?? 5 dead, eight crashes, Maungatapu fatal, another fatal, car and bus in Greerton, and 2 vehicle crash in Bethlehem??... that is six out of the 15 headlines? What can be done to stop this? Wake up people
How?
Posted on 07-08-2016 18:02 | By The Sage
How do you get a head on crash on a relatively straight stretch of road? Could it be driver inattention yet again?
@namxa
Posted on 08-08-2016 13:16 | By JayJay2010
I agree. Driving in Auckland is bad, everyone there are really aggressive drivers. But in saying that, they also put driving as at least number 2 on their to do list, more people will always mean more crashes. However, down here, it seems alot of drivers have driving at number 4 on their priority list. And it's not necessarily a bad thing, but alot of drivers down here put alot of focus on pedestrian safety. Where does that leave the rest of us drivers???
wasnt a head on
Posted on 08-08-2016 22:34 | By ryan123456789
I was in the blue Mitsubishi she pulled out in front of me
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