Drivers can expect significant delays after a serious crash on State Highway 2 near Katikati. Photo / File
State Highway 2 near Katikati has partially reopened after a serious crash this afternoon.
Western Bay of Plenty head of road policing Senior Sergeant Ian Campion said one lane of the road had been reopened.
He said police hoped to open the second lane by 5.15pm.
Traffic was banked up
to Bethlehem and Mr Campion said drivers could expect significant delays and were asked to avoid the area, or delay trips until later in the day.
The crash involved two cars and both drivers were trapped, needing to be cut out by the fire service.
