Vehicle crashes on SH2 at Maungatawhiri in the Waikato region, causing lengthy delays

The crash on SH2 was blocking all westbound lanes. Image / Google Maps

A vehicle which police say is "possibly a caravan" has overturned on State Highway 2, in the Waikato region, and is causing lengthy delays for travellers.

The vehicle crashed around 4.45 this afternoon on SH2 near Mangatawhiri.

When police officers arrived the vehicle, which was "possible a caravan" was on its side.

"It doesn't appear there are any injuries however the westbound lane is blocked," police said in a statement.

According to the NZ Transport Agency, all westbound lanes were blocked and there were significant delays.

Traffic control measures were in place.

SH2 MANGATAWHIRI, CRASH - 5.25PM
A crash is blocking lanes on #SH2 near Mangatawhiri Road. More information to come when known. For now, avoid the area if possible or expect delays. MF pic.twitter.com/VyzFDvAokb

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) September 21, 2018