Crash, SH 2 Waioeka Gorge

Motorists are advised SH 2 near Waioeka and Waiata Roads will be closed for periods of time this afternoon while emergency services attend a truck crash in Waioeka Gorge.

The single-vehicle crash, near the intersection of Waioeka and Waiata Roads, happened at around 1.10pm.

The truck driver was trapped and appears to be seriously injured.

A helicopter is en-route from Gisborne, and the Serious Crash Unit is attending.

Please avoid the area if possible.

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