One seriously injured after multiple car crash in Mangatāwhiri, Waikato; SH2 closed

Auckland Westpac Rescue said a crew was sent to assist a patient suffering injuries from a multiple-vehicle accident.

“The patient was flown to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.”

Hato Hone St John confirmed two others were taken to Middlemore Hospital in a moderate condition via ambulance.

UPDATE 3:15PM
Due to serious crash the road is now CLOSED between Avon Rd and Koheroa Rd. EB traffic detour via SH1 to Mercer interchange, Koheroa Rd, Mangatawhiri Rd and Rawiri Rd. WB traffic detour via Koheroa Rd, Horace Rd, Russell Rd and onto SH1 at Mercer interchange. ^EH https://t.co/PnxMExZb0P pic.twitter.com/ICWcVC0qkU

— NZ Transport Agency – Waikato & Bay of Plenty (@nztawbop) October 28, 2025

NZTA Waka Kotahi said SH2 between Avon Rd and Koheroa Rd is now closed.

“Eastbound traffic [should] detour via SH1 to Mercer interchange, Koheroa Rd, Mangatawhiri Rd and Rawiri Rd.

“Westbound traffic [should] detour via Koheroa Rd, Horace Rd, Russell Rd and onto SH1 at Mercer interchange”

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