Emergency services arrived at the scene around 7.30am. Photo / NZME
Emergency services arrived at the scene around 7.30am. Photo / NZME
The crash between a crash and a tractor on the Tauranga Eastern Link is now fully cleared.
The crash happened around 7am and emergency services arrived 30 minutes later.
The crash happened between the Kaituna River Bridge and the Parton Rd overpass on the sweeping bend.
A St Johnspokeswoman said one person was treated at the scene in a moderate condition.
A police spokeswoman said there was some diesel was on the road and a heavy haulage vehicle had been called to move the tractor which was partially blocking one of the lanes.
A truck driver was concerned about an arcing power pole on the highway after he reversed into it this morning.
Police were called around 8.22am after a large truck and trailer reversed into a power pole on State Highway 2 opposite Gill Lane in Whakamārama.
A police spokeswoman said there had been damage to the power pole which was arcing, but it was still upright.
SH2 TAURANGA TO WAIHI - 10:00AM Due to a crash involving a power pole #SH2 is closed northbound between Barrett Rd and Youngson Rd in the Whakamarama area. Delay your journey or allow extra time for detour. Southbound lanes remain open: https://t.co/ZEjlIge6V7 ^TP pic.twitter.com/hQAGaLXvca
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) July 4, 2022
She said the driver was not injured but was not moving the vehicle until police arrived as he had concerns about it falling onto the highway.
Waka Kotahi said Northbound traffic will detour left to Barrett Rd, right to Old Highway, then right to Youngson Rd to return to State Highway 2.
This detour is not suitable for heavy vehicles which should use State Highway 29/27 or delay travel.
