One person critically injured after Hawke’s Bay Expressway crash in Napier

Traffic building at the Meeanee Rd interchange after a crash on the HB Expressway. Photo / NZTA

Motorists are advised to expect delays at Greenmeadows, near Napier, after a serious crash on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway.

Emergency services were called to the collision, involving a car and motorbike, about 3.50pm. It happened in the southbound lane, between Kennedy Road on-ramp and Meeanee Road off-ramp.

One person is understood to have critical injuries.

NZTA says SH2/50 through Napier was closed to southbound traffic at Kennedy Rd on-ramp.

“Expect delays through the area and be prepared to detour.”