Crash at Waiotahe Closes State Highway 2 for Several Hours

At 5.30 this morning, Eastern Bay police were called to attend a crash in the Waiotahe area, on State Highway two, West of О̄pо̄tiki.

A police spokesperson confirmed that it was a two vehicle incident that saw a truck and trailer roll into an oncoming Ford Ranger Ute.

It was confirmed that initial scene indications saw only one person is seriously injured. However, both vehicle drivers ended up being transferred to Whakatāne hospital and assessed for further injuries.

As a result a road closure was in place for several hours, as well as local school bus route cancelled.

A scene investigation is now currently underway to determine the cause of this mornings incident.

Anyone at the scene or has extra information please email : news@1xx.co.nz