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SH2 reopens following serious crash near Pukehina

Rosalie Liddle Crawford
By Rosalie Liddle Crawford
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21 Jun, 2025 10:57 PM2 mins to read

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SH2 is blocked following a vehicle crash near Ōtamarākau.

SH2 is blocked following a vehicle crash near Ōtamarākau.

Update, 1.20pm: State Highway 2 near Pukehina has reopened and is under stop/go traffic management, following a serious crash.

Police said SH2 is now open between Old Coach Rd and Ōtamarākau Valley Rd.

“Expect delays.”

Hato Hone St John was notified of a motor vehicle accident near Pukehina at 10am and responded by sending two ambulances, one rapid response unit, one manager and one first-response unit to the scene.

“Our crews assessed and treated two patients in a moderate condition and one patient in a minor condition who were transported to Tauranga Hospital,” it said.

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Earlier, 10,14am: State Highway 2 between Pukehina and Matatā is closed following a serious crash.

Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 10am.

“Motorists are advised to take alternative routes due to a blockage on State Highway 2, near Ōtamarākau Valley Road, Pukehina following a serious crash this morning,” police said.

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“Indications are people have been injured.”

Hato Hone St John was notified of a motor vehicle accident near Pukehina at 10am and responded with two ambulances, one rapid response unit, one manager and one first response unit to the scene.

“Our crews assessed and treated two patients in a moderate condition and one patient in a minor condition who were transported to Tauranga hospital,” it said.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand have sent fire trucks from the Pukehina and Maketū stations to the scene.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advise that SH 2 between Matatā and Paengaroa is closed until further notice.

A detour route is available.

Detour for westbound traffic, from SH2 turn left onto SH34, turn right onto SH30, turn right on to SH33, continue onto SH2. Reverse for eastbound traffic.

“The road will remain closed for some time,” police said.

At the scene?

Phone 0800SUNLIVE or email newsroom@thesun.co.nz

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 State Highway 2 is closed between Pukehina and Matatā due to a serious crash.
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