SH2 now open following motorcycle crash

Emergency services are at the scene. File photo.

Update: 5pm State Highway 2 is now open following a motorcycle crash near Pukehina.

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a crash on SH2 about half a kilometre west of Otamarakau.

One lane of the highway was blocked, but both lanes are now open.

UPDATE: A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a crash on State Highway 2.

A police spokesperson says a motorcyclist has come off their bike on SH2, between Waitahanui Lane and Otamarakau Valley Road, Pukehina.

"It appears that the rider has serious injuries.

"Police and emergency services are at the scene and traffic control is in place.

"Motorists are asked to avoid the area while police investigate."

EARLIER:

Reports are coming in of a possible motorbike crash on State Highway 2.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it appear a motorcyclist has come off his bike in the highway, near Old Coach Road, in Pukehina.

"One lane of the highway is blocked. Emergency services are at the scene.

"There are a lot of other bikes around too."

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

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