Serious crash closes State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill

27/09/2021, 11:49 am | Updated: 4 weeks ‎ago | thisquality

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Police say a serious crash has closed down State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill in Wellington on Monday morning.

Emergency services were notified at around 9.42am that a vehicle went off the side of the road and overturned.

The sole occupant of the vehicle has sustained serious injuries. A rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene.

SH2 REMUTAKA HILL – SERIOUS CRASH – 10AM
Due to a serious crash, the road is CLOSED between Featherston & Kaitoke. Please DELAY your journey, as there is no detour available. All emergency services are en route. An update will be provided when the road status has changed. ^IF pic.twitter.com/nHE7RoEMMT
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) September 26, 2021

One lane was opened under STOP/GO so traffic could flow past the incident without backlog.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area due to delays.

Image: SUPPLIED/New Zealand Transport Agency – Waka Kotahi

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