One person critically injured in crash on Hawke’s Bay Expressway

One person has been critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway.

The Hawke’s Bay Expressway through Napier has reopened after one person was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday.

Police were called to the crash on State Highway 2, near the Kennedy Road off-ramp, around 12pm and traffic diversions were put in place.

The expressway was fully closed around 1pm and later reopened around 3pm.

Hato Hone St John responded to the crash with one ambulance and one rapid response vehicle.

“One patient was assessed at the scene and was transported to Hawke’s Bay Hospital in a critical condition.”

A police spokesperson said at 1pm motorists were advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.

A NZTA social media post confirmed that the road was closed between Meeanee Rd and Taradale Rd.