Members of the public are advised that no detours are available and that anyone travelling to or from Coromandel will need to go via Whitianga.
Police are calling for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or anything that may help officers investigating the circumstances of it - including dash camera footage.
SH25 KERETA TO TAPU - FINAL UPDATE - 9:55AM, TUE 2 JAN SH25 is now OPEN here. ^MS https://t.co/zUkEMK9eJL
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) January 1, 2024
The crash earlier led to the closure of SH25 between Tapu Coroglen Rd and Manaia Saddle and lookout.
“Delay your journey or consider detouring via SH25A,” the NZTA website said.