Two people seriously injured in Karangahake crash, police warn of traffic delays

The crash occurred on SH2 by the Karangahake Gorge, south of Paeroa. Photo / Google Maps

Two people have been seriously injured after two cars collided near the Karangahake Gorge.

The crash occurred on State Highway 2, about 7km south of Paeroa this evening. Emergency services are still working at the scene.

Police said motorists should avoid the area or expect delays. Large numbers of cars were expected to be on the state highway over the long weekend.

New Zealand Transport Agency said the crash was blocking the road at the intersection with School Rd. Traffic was backing up at the spot.

SH2 PAEROA TO WAIHI (KARANGAHAKE GORGE) - CRASH - 7:25PM
A #crash is currently BLOCKING lanes at the intersection with School rd. Emergency services and crews are on-site. Please avoid the area if possible, or expect DELAYS. ^CR pic.twitter.com/7hz4Z18UYI

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) May 30, 2020