One dead in State Highway 2 crash at Pikowai in Bay of Plenty

Scene of the crash involving a truck on State Highway 2 at Pikowai this morning. Photo / Mead Norton

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 2 at Pikowai.

A police spokeswoman said a truck and car collided before the truck rolled on to a different car.

The driver of the car involved in the collision died, and the drivers of the other vehicles were treated for minor injuries.

The road was closed between Otamarakau Valley Rd and Hauone Rd for a period as police carried out a serious crash investigation.

An NZTA spokeswoman said the road has since reopened with a temporary speed limit of 30km/h until tomorrow morning.

Police were called to the crash, involving a truck, about 7.15am.

UPDATE: MIDDAY
This section of #SH2 remains closed as police complete their investigation and scene clearance occurs and is expected to be closed until mid-afternoon today. ^TP https://t.co/3STIo5dpFu

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) June 15, 2022

Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

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St John said two people were also treated for minor injuries with one taken to Tauranga Hospital.