Crash blocks State Highway 2, Aongatete

Traffic is backing up on State Highway 2 in Aongatete following a crash.

The two-car crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Wright Rd about 12.40pm, a police spokeswoman said.

One lane was blocked.

A St John spokeswoman said one person was taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries.

Traffic is building after the crash on State Highway 2. Photo / Supplied

A post on a local Facebook traffic page said traffic was backed up about 2km southbound from the Aongatete packhouse.

Another person commented that there were heavy queues that were quickly building.

SH2 AONGATETE - CRASH - 1:30PM
A lane is BLOCKED near Wrights Road in Aongatete, due to a crash. Motorists should expect delays or avoid the area if possible. More here: https://t.co/3ey0fqzjv2. ^MF pic.twitter.com/akjmpTBopb

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) July 6, 2020