Source: Radio New Zealand
File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Two crashes – including one involving a police car on its way to the earlier smash – have closed SH2 River Road in Upper Hutt.
Police said motorists should expect delays in the area.
Emergency services were called to River Road, Clouston Park, between Fergusson Drive and Totara Park Road, about 5.50pm Sunday, after reports of a two-vehicle crash.
Police said moderate injuries were reported.
A police car driving to the crash “under urgent duty” was also involved in a three-vehicle crash on River Road, near Gibbons Street.
While no serious injuries were reported, the road was closed for a scene examination.
Diversions were in place.
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