Delays following truck crash on SH2, in the Karangahake Gorge

The truck rolled in the Karangahake Gorge earlier this morning. Photo / Google Maps

Motorists are being warned of delays after a truck rolled in the Karangahake Gorge betwen Paeroa and Waihi this morning.

The truck rolled around 8.30am, but the driver was not injured in the crash.

A Police spokesman said it was likely the road would be closed for a number of hours when a crane arrived to remove the truck.

SH2 KARANGAHAKE GORGE - CRASH - 9:01AM

Due to a truck crash on SH2 between Paeroa & Waihi, one lane is now BLOCKED in the Mackaytown area. Traffic management is in place, however motorists have been advised to #AvoidTheArea or delay your journey if possible. ^TY pic.twitter.com/z3CzLR9IGl

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) January 21, 2018

Traffic management was in place, however motorists were being advised to avoid the area.