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Crash on SH2 near Te Puna causes traffic delays

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Police said the serious crash was reported about 1.15pm. Photo / NZME

Police said the serious crash was reported about 1.15pm. Photo / NZME

Traffic is backing up along State Highway 2 north of Tauranga after a crash.

Police said the vehicle rolled near the Te Puna Stream bridge.

One person was injured, and police helped with traffic management.

It was reported to police at 2.10pm and the road was cleared by 3.30pm.

Traffic appears to still be clogged along the highway between Bethlehem and Ōmokoroa.

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Google indicates traffic is much heavier than usual.

Meanwhile, two vehicles have crashed on SH2 near Pāpāmoa.

Police said the crash was reported near Bruce Rd about 4.30pm.

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“There are no reports of injuries or road blockages.”

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