Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 2 at Karangahake.

Police were called to the crash between Jackson Rd and Rahu Rd about 11.40pm.

“A car collided with a power pole and tragically both the driver and passenger were killed,” a police statement said this morning.

NZ Transport Agency said SH2 Karangahake remained closed between SH26 and Rahu Rd.

The detour is through Matamata.

Inquiries into the crash were under way.

State Highway 2 is closed between SH26 at Paeroa and Rahu Rd. Photo / Google Maps