Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon
Police are responding to a motorcycle crash that has blocked State Highway 2 between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne.
The crash was reported shortly after 4:30pm south of Waioeka Gorge, near the intersection with Rakauroa Road.
One person is in a critical condition.
State Highway 2 is blocked.
SH2 OTOKO, GISBORNE - SERIOUS CRASH - 4:50PM, SUN 12 NOV
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) November 12, 2023
A serious crash has been reported on SH2 south of the Waioeka Gorge, near the intersection with Rakauroa Rd. Delays are likely and a road closure is possible. Further information will be provided as we receive it. ^CS pic.twitter.com/2RM1Yf3Tyn
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, and traffic management is being arranged.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
