Two dead after crash closes State Highway 2 at Karangahake

State Highway 2 is closed between SH26 at Paeroa and Rahu Rd. Photo / Google Maps

Two people have died after a crash on State Highway 2 at Karangahake.

Police were called to the crash between Jackson and Rahu Rds about 11.40pm.

“A car collided with a power pole and tragically both the driver and passenger were killed,” police said this morning.

NZ Transport Agency said SH2 Karangahake remained closed between SH26 and Rahu Rd.

The detour is through Matamata.

Inquiries into the crash are under way.