Police car crash responding to earlier SH2 River Road smash closes Upper Hutt route

Two crashes, including one involving police, shut SH2 River Rd in Upper Hutt. Photo / RNZ, Nate McKinnon

By RNZ

Two crashes – including one involving a police car on its way to the earlier smash – closed SH2 River Rd in Upper Hutt on Sunday evening.

Police said motorists should expect delays in the area.

Emergency services were called to River Rd, Clouston Park, between Fergusson Drive and Tōtara Park Rd, at about 5.50pm Sunday, after reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Police said moderate injuries were reported.

A police car driving to the crash “under urgent duty” was also involved in a three-vehicle crash on River Rd, near Gibbons St.

While no serious injuries were reported, the road was closed for a scene examination.

Diversions were in place.

– RNZ