SH29 Waikato: Delays near Matamata after vehicle crashes into power pole

Two people have been seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 29 south of Matamata.

Police said a car crashed into a power pole near Glenrowan Rd around 7.10am.

“The road is blocked and there are diversions in place,” a spokeswoman said.

“Motorists are advised to expect delays.”

Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two ambulances and one rapid response unit went to the scene and two people, both in serious condition, were being taken to Tauranga Hospital.

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said stop/go traffic management was in place on State Highway 29 in Matamata, following the crash between Hinuera Road and Hopkins Road, which took down power lines.

“The temporary traffic management is likely to be in place for several hours while PowerCo undertakes repairs, which is likely to cause significant delays this afternoon given usual Friday traffic levels,” a spokesperson for NZTA said.

“Road users are advised to plan ahead and may wish to consider detouring around the area.”