Traffic delays on SH2 following car fire reports

Flames were seen coming from the bonnet of the car near Wairoa Bridge. Photo /Ross Leek

Traffic delays are being reported on State Highway 2, near Bethlehem.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager Garreth Lewis said crews were called to a “well-involved” car fire on State Highway 2 near Bethlehem at 12.52pm.

Lewis said it was not the result of a crash and only one vehicle was involved.

One fire truck from Tauranga Central Station attended and the fire has since been extinguished.

Crews remain at the scene assisting police.

Google’s live traffic reporting shows traffic is backed up in both lanes of the highway.

Traffic delays on SH2, near the Wairoa Bridge, near Bethlehem. Image / Google Maps

NZTA said due to a car fire, the eastbound lane on the Wairoa Bridge is blocked. Pass with care and expect delays.

Traffic backed up on SH2, near Bethlehem. Photo / Anita Darmawan

A police spokesperson said they were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand with traffic control.