State Highway 2 is closed between Otamarakau Valley Rd and Old Coach Rd due to a serious crash at Otamarakau.
Emergency services including the Pukehina Volunteer Fire Brigade were called to attend the serious crash near Pukehina early this morning.
“The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 is between Old Coach Road and Otamarakau Valley Road," says a police spokesperson.
“The road will be closed for several hours.”
“Please use the detour in the meantime and take care on the roads,” says a Pukehina Volunteer fire brigade spokesperson.
Police says the section of SH2 will remain closed for some time today while they undertake a serious crash investigation.
"The Serious Crash Unit have been advised," says a police spokesperson.
“Consider delaying your journey or allow extra time for a long detour.”
"More information will be provided when available."
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2 comments
Even other issues ...
Posted on 08-11-2023 10:06 | By SonnyJim
While this bridge remains one of SH2s accident prone bridges, the article's photo highlights a problem with many bridges throughout our country. Note how there is no pedestrian access. A few years ago, I had to negotiate this particular bridge on foot which required a mad dash across, risking life and limb leaving me wondering how on Earth bridges such as this one could be built, let alone certified, without a footpath. Another example: the bridge at Waitangi (Rangiuru) often has marooned pedestrians.
Sonnyjim
Posted on 09-11-2023 04:01 | By hexsayer
well considering there's no existing footpath currently along SH2 why would these bridges have one? 21 years a local just use the rail bridge if youre that unsure of your spacials.
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