SH2, Karangahake Gorge incident: Passengers in critical condition after passing out on drive 2 Apr, 2021 01:27 AM Quick Read The car pulled over in the Karangahake Gorge. Photo / File Bay of Plenty Times Two people have been taken to hospital in critical condition after falling unconscious between Paeroa and Waihi. Police were called to State Highway 2 at the intersection with Albert St in the Karangahake Gorge just after 11am. A police media spokeswoman said it appeared to be a medical event. "The pair were being driven from Paeroa to Waihi when they both fell unconscious. The driver of the vehicle pulled over and called the ambulance."