Pohutukawa tree blocking State Highway 2 in Matata
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Save A fallen Pohutukawa tree has blocked the westbound lane of State Highway 2 on the Matata Straights. Photo / Supplied
A pohutukawa tree has come down on State Highway 2 at the Matata Straights.
The tree is blocking the westbound lane.
A reporter at the scene said a police officer was on site and directing traffic.
A New Zealand Police spokesperson said police were notified of the incident about half
an hour ago.
The spokesperson said the tree was blocking one and a half lanes.