Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Mangatāwhiri last night.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.10pm.
Upon arrival, one person was sadly located deceased.
State Highway 2 is currently closed between the intersection with State Highway 1 and Koheroa Road.
Koheroa Road is also closed between SH1 and SH2, and diversions are in place.
The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination, and enquiries into the crash remain ongoing.
ENDS.
Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police.
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/07/16/fatal-crash-mangatawhiri/