Police said a vehicle was on fire after a serious crash east of Pikowai Rd. Photo / NZME
Police said a vehicle was on fire after a serious crash east of Pikowai Rd. Photo / NZME
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 2 north of Matatā near Pikowai Beach.
A police spokesperson said a truck and a car collided just before midday today.
"Sadly the driver of the car has died at the scene. Police arestill making inquiries into this incident, the spokesperson said
A section of State Highway 2 between Old Coach Rd and Arawa St which had remained closed for several hours after the collision was re-opened about 6.45 pm.
Earlier, police said a vehicle was on fire after the serious crash east of Pikowai Rd.
UPDATE 1:20PM#SH2 remains CLOSED between Old Coach Rd and Arawa St, Matatā to allow for a serious crash investigation and clean up. Delay your journey or consider a long detour via SH33, SH30 and SH34. ^LB https://t.co/E0iH8m0e7n