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Three helicopters sent to serious crash on SH2 near Wairoa

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January 12, 2025
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Three helicopters sent to serious crash on SH2 near Wairoa

Three helicopters are responding to a crash that has closed a section of State Highway 2, near Wairoa this morning.

Police said the single-vehicle crash occurred west of the town at around 11.15am.

"There are several people and serious injury involved," a police spokesperson said.

St John said it sent three helicopters, three ambulances and one rapid response unit.

It could not confirm patient numbers or conditions as the incident remained ongoing.

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand said two trucks responded from Wairoa.

New Zealand Transport Agency said it received reports of a serious crash south of Ohinepaka on State Highway 2.

"Follow the directions of emergency services on-site. Please delay your journey or use an alternate route."