SH2 closed after crash in Athenree Gorge, north of Tauranga

SH2 closed after crash in Athenree Gorge, north of Tauranga
1 Apr, 2021 10:48 PM
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Police have been called to Athenree Gorge. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Times
Five people have reportedly been injured, one seriously, in a crash involving two vehicles in the Athenree Gorge, north of Tauranga.
As of 3.50pm, State Highway 2 in the area remained closed.
The crash was reported to police shortly before 11am.
It happened on the highway near Arden and Mathers roads, approximately 2-3km from Old Tauranga Road towards Tauranga.
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The critically injured person was taken to Thames Hospital by helicopter.
Police advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes if possible, as the road will be blocked for some time while emergency services work to clear the scene.

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