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A crash has closed State Highway 2 in Pukehina in the western Bay of Plenty.
The accident was reported shortly before 11am and involves two vehicles, police said.
“Initial indications are there are injuries.”
Motorists were asked to avoid the area and expect delays.”
SH2 PUKEHINA (SOUTH of PAPAMOA BEACH) - 11:45AM A crash on #SH2 by Rogers Road, Pukehina, south of Papamoa Beach, has blocked the road in both directions. South detour: Right onto Pukehina Station Rd, straight onto Old Coach Rd, right back onto SH2. North: Reverse detour. ^CO pic.twitter.com/21SLR8Sx76
