Bay of Plenty crash: Truck loses trailer on SH2, nose to tail between two other vehicles

A truck has lost its trailer on State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Katikati.

A police spokesman said emergency services were called to the incident between Te Karaka Drive and Barrett Rd about 8.40am.

Traffic backed up on State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Katikati this morning.

“The truck has appeared to have lost its trailer. Subsequently, two other vehicles have had a nose-to-tail crash.

“Delays are expected in the area,” he said.

A St John spokeswoman said one person has been treated for minor injuries.

Police, fire and ambulance services were alerted.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said three appliances, from Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Tauranga, were sent.

More to come.