Police Launch Rescue on SH 2 Ōpōtiki-Matawai

Attribute the following to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander:

Police are commencing a rescue operation to remove members of the public stuck in between land slips on Waioeka Gorge, State Highway 2 between Ōpōtiki and Matawai.

Police are working with partner agencies on the rescue operation.

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