Northland logging truck crash blocks part of SH10 in Waipapa, Far North

Police are warning SH10 is blocked north of Waipapa on Wednesday morning. Photo / NZME

Northland motorists are being warned to expect delays on State Highway 10 in the Far North, after an earlier truck and trailer crash.

Part of the highway north of Waipapa is blocked by the crash, police said.

The crash occurred around 8am on Wednesday north of Waipapa township, when a loaded logging truck and trailer came off the road, with the trailer turning over and spilling its load.

The driver was not injured, however, one lane is currently blocked, police said.

A road closure is being put in place while the trailer is uprighted and the scene is cleared.

Diversions around Waipapa will be put in place for light vehicles.

Heavy vehicles should expect delays in the area, however police don’t anticipate that the closure will be extensive this morning.