State Highway 2 closed after Waipawa crash, at least one person seriously injured

At least one person has been seriously injured after a crash and car fire which has closed State Highway 2 in Central Hawke’s Bay this afternoon.

A police spokesman said emergency services were responding to the two-car crash in Waipawa after it was reported at 1pm.

“Several people have been seriously injured,” the spokesman said.

The road was blocked while emergency services responded.

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said the road was closed at 1.10pm.

“Please follow the directions by emergency services,” the NZTA said.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) were at the scene, where a spokesman said two people were trapped in their cars.

The Herald has approached St John Ambulance for comment.