Serious highway crash closes Saddle Rd between Ashhurst and Woodville

A detour was expected to add 30 minutes to travel times.

Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash that has closed the Saddle Rd between Ashhurst and Woodville.

Police were called to the crash near the Hope Road intersection about 11.10am on Monday.

A police spokesperson said the serious crash unit had been advised and initial indications suggested there were injuries.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said they had responded with three fire trucks.

NZTA said a detour was expected to add 30 minutes to travel times.

“Eastbound turn left onto Pahiatua Aokautere Rd, continue on Makomako Rd and turn right onto Pahiatua-Mangahao Rd. Turn left back on to SH2. Reverse for Westbound.”