State Highway 2 blocked after three-vehicle crash in Karangahake Gorge
Friday 25 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 2 is closed in both directions through the Karangahake Gorge following a crash involving two cars and a truck on Friday morning. Police reported that those involved sustained minor to moderate injuries. The highway is expected to remain blocked while vehicles are recovered from the scene.
Key facts
5 facts
- Three-vehicle crash involving two cars and a truck occurred at 10.15am on Friday.
- SH2 is blocked between School Rd and Waitawheta Rd.
- Injuries from the crash were reported as minor to moderate.
- SH2 will have daytime closures from October 12 to 16 for rock removal.
- Rock removal will occur on a 500m section of the highway.
The full story
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State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge is blocked in both directions following a crash involving two cars and a truck. Police were called to the incident at approximately 10.15am on Friday.
The highway is closed between School Rd and Waitawheta Rd while vehicles are recovered. Police indicated that those involved in the crash sustained minor to moderate injuries.
The road was expected to remain closed for an additional 20 to 30 minutes during the recovery process.
In a separate matter, NZTA has announced that a 500m section of SH2 will face daytime closures from October 12 to 16. These closures are for crews to remove unstable rock from above the highway.
How it developed
- Fri 25 Sep, 2:00pmNZTA announced upcoming daytime closures in October for rock removal operations.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.