Mike Mather14:44, Jul 11 2021 GOOGLE STREET VIEW A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car in the Karangahake Gorge on Sunday afternoon. State Highway 2 is closed through the Karangahake Gorge, between Paeroa and Waihi, after a pedestrian was struck by a car. Police were notified of the collision at 12.28pm on Sunday. The pedestrian is reported to be seriously injured. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, as delays are expected. Waka Kotahi-NZ Transport Agency Waikato system manager Cara Lauder said detours were “significant” and encouraged people to delay their travel, where possible. “The southbound detour takes motorists south on SH2 from Waihi to Tauranga, then onto SH29 over the Kaimai Range, SH24 to Matamata, SH27 to Tatuanui and SH26 to Paeroa. Motorists travelling from Paeroa take the same route, in the opposite direction.