Two killed in Manawatu truck crash, SH2 closed

Diversions are in place following a truck crash this morning which has closed SH2 north of Norsewood. Photo / File

Two people have been killed in a truck crash near Norsewood, between Dannevirke and Waipukurau.

Police say the truck left the road at about 12.30am about five kilometres north of Norsewood.

State Highway 2 has been closed ever since.

In a statement, police said the road is not expected to be reopened until 5pm.