One seriously injured after multiple car crash in Mangatāwhiri, Waikato; SH2 closed

Air crew officer Simon Thorpe liaising with Fire and Emergency NZ crew. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

One person has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after a crash on a major Waikato highway.

Police said emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 2 (SH2) at the intersection of Pinnacle Hill Rd in Mangatāwhiri at 2.36pm.

“The road has been closed between Avon and Koheroa Roads, with diversions in place.

“Police are advising motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.”

Auckland Westpac Rescue said a crew was sent to assist a patient suffering injuries from a multiple-vehicle accident.

“The patient was flown to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.”

Hato Hone St John confirmed two others were taken to Middlemore Hospital in a moderate condition via ambulance.

UPDATE 3:15PM
Due to serious crash the road is now CLOSED between Avon Rd and Koheroa Rd. EB traffic detour via SH1 to Mercer interchange, Koheroa Rd, Mangatawhiri Rd and Rawiri Rd. WB traffic detour via Koheroa Rd, Horace Rd, Russell Rd and onto SH1 at Mercer interchange. ^EH https://t.co/PnxMExZb0P pic.twitter.com/ICWcVC0qkU

— NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty (@nztawbop) October 28, 2025

NZTA Waka Kotahi said SH2 between Avon Rd and Koheroa Rd is now closed.

“Eastbound traffic [should] detour via SH1 to Mercer interchange, Koheroa Rd, Mangatawhiri Rd and Rawiri Rd.

“Westbound traffic [should] detour via Koheroa Rd, Horace Rd, Russell Rd and onto SH1 at Mercer interchange”

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