Remutaka Hill crash: Four people taken to hospital after fiery smash that closed SH2

Four people have been taken to Hutt Hospital following a three-vehicle collision that shut down SH2 Remutaka Hill for about an hour this morning.

Wellington Free Ambulance spokeswoman Rachel Wilson said four patients were transferred to hospital, two with mild and two with minor injuries.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand relief shift manager Jill Webley said crew extinguished one vehicle fire at the scene.

She said three people were treated with moderate injuries, no extrication was required, and there was no indication they were injured by the fire.

UPDATE 10:40AM
The road is now CLOSED between Kaitoke and Featherston, due to a crash. Northbound road users detour via SH1 to Ohau, turn right onto SH57 then right onto Pahiatua Aokautere Road and right back onto SH2, reverse if travelling southbound. ^AP https://t.co/c5xKJoaRJR

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Police were notified at 9.44am and emergency services attended the scene.

A police spokesperson said initial indications suggested at least three people had minor-moderate injuries.

The road was opened to traffic at 11.55am.