Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 2, Wairoa is closed between Ohuia Road and Iwitea Road following a crash.
The single vehicle crash was reported to emergency services just before 5:30pm.
Initial indications are that there are serious injuries.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/05/18/state-highway-2-closed-east-of-wairoa/