Truck loses wheel on SH2 near Papamoa

A tyre has come off a truck on SH2 between Te Maunga and the Domain Rd roundabout at about 10.40 this morning causing the truck to hit the barrier.

Tauranga Eastern Link workers have helped the truck driver roll the tyre off the road

The driver does not appear to be hurt.

Traffic is flowing steadily, with motorists being waved to slow down on either side of the incident.