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Two-vehicle crash in Hawke’s Bay caused by smoke from suspected burn-off

June 5, 2021

Smoke from a suspected burn-off is a possible cause a two-vehicle crash in the Hawke’s Bay, and led to part of State Highway 2 being closed briefly.

The crash in Ōtāne, south of Hastings, was reported to police just before 9.30am.

There were no injuries as a result of the crash.

“It is believed smoke in the area from a suspected burn-off is causing significant visibility issues along SH2 and led to the crash,” police said in a statement.

The section of SH2 has been reopened with temporary speed restrictions in place as a result of the smoke.

Fire and Emergency NZ is looking into the source of the smoke in the area.

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