Black ice to blame for SH1 crash

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A crash near Taupo this morning may have been caused by black ice.

Taupo police said one car has crashed on State Highway 1 at Hatepe, around 10km south of Taupo, around 5am.

One car was on its roof, police said.

Three people were uninjured in the crash, however a fourth passenger was awaiting assessment by ambulance staff.

Police said black ice may have been a contributing factor in the crash.

Police said sections of SH1 in the area were quite treacherous and asked motorists to drive with caution.

Roading contractors were advised of the black ice and would be gritting sections of SH1.