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Traffic delays on SH2 following car fire reports

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

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.

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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
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
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.

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