Home / Bay of Plenty TimesPedestrian killed in crash on State Highway 2 near ŌpōtikiDavid BeckMultimedia journalist·Rotorua Daily Post·2 May, 2021 07:36 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe incident was reported to police at 4.53am. Photo / FileThe incident was reported to police at 4.53am. Photo / File A pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a vehicle on a highway in Ōpōtiki.State Highway 2 was closed between Ōpōtiki and Waioeka Gorge after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle but has since reopened. A police spokeswoman said the incident, about 6km south of Ōpōtiki, was reported at 4.53am. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, she said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A statement from the New Zealand Transport Agency said the section of SH2, between Opotiki and Waioeka Gorge, was now open again under Stop/Go traffic management. Allow extra time for delays.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSH2 Waioweka Gorge upgrades could cost up to $200m and only reduce closures by half03 Feb 04:00 PMBay of Plenty Times'Lied to police': Mongrel Mob members claimed fatally injured associate had been hit by a car03 Feb 06:00 AMBay of Plenty TimesStudent pulls pocket knife on another student in 'altercation' at school03 Feb 05:07 AMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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