• SH2 closed, critical injuries after car and campervan collide in Waika

    From News@63:10/102 to All on Sat Mar 29 14:55:56 2025
    By 1News Reporters
    Friday 6:10pm

    Two people are in critical condition and State Highway 2 closed in both directions after a serious crash in Waikato this afternoon.

    Police said the crash occurred at Maungatawhiri, near the Maramarua Golf Club.

    It was first reported at 4.24pm.

    "Two people are in critical condition, with a third person in serious condition."

    Those in critical condition were set to be airlifted to hospital.

    Police said diversions were to be put in place, but advised motorists to take an alternative route if possible.

    "The Serious Crash Unit is being deployed to examine the scene."

    Auckland Westpac Helicopter Trust said it flew a female patient to Waikato Hospital in critical condition, and assisted multiple patients in a car
    versus campervan incident.

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