Two people have been killed in a two-vehicle crash on a section of State Highway 2 at Waiotahe, near Ōpōtiki this afternoon.
Photo: Supplied / St John Ambulance
Another two people were injured in the crash, which involved a van and a ute.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 2.30pm.
The intersection of SH2 and Ohiwa Beach Road remains closed, police say.
Motorists are asked to continue to follow the detours in place.
Northbound traffic is being diverted down Waitotahe Valley Road and southbound traffic is being diverted down Paerata Ridge Road.
Waka Kotahi has warned of delays for motorists.