Injuries and delays as truck and car collide on Te Puke Highway

Traffic build up on Te Puke Highway. Photo / George Novak

Two people have been injured after a crash between a car and a truck on Te Puke Highway.

A police spokesman said the crash, between Manoeka Rd and Poplar Ln, was at 6.15am.

While police initially said one person was in a serious condition, a St John spokesman said one person with moderate injuries and one with minor injuries were taken to Tauranga Hospital by ambulance.

The road is down to one lane and people are advised to avoid the area if possible.

The Serious Crash Unit will be examining the scene.

Aerial shot shows traffic built up on Te Puke Highway. Photo / Melanie Russell

Meanwhile a crash on the Wairoa Bridge has caused delays this morning.

A police spokesman said a vehicle rear-ended a truck around 8am and the eastbound lane was blocked.

The crash is now fully cleared with delays expected to ease.

UPDATE 8:55AM
This crash now fully cleared. Expect delays on #SH2 in both directions through this area to ease. ^TP https://t.co/M6MCzv5Y29

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) July 7, 2021