Driver dead after truck rolls in Hawke's Bay

Police block the road where a truck rolled and killed the driver in Maraekakaho, Hastings. Photo / NZPA

A driver is believed to be dead after his truck and trailer unit rolled in a remote part of the Hawke's Bay this afternoon.

The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 50 and Kereru Rd, a statement from police said.

It was not yet known if another vehicle was involved.

The road was blocked and the serious crash unit was at the scene, he said.

A St John ambulance spokeswoman was unable to confirm the driver had died because the location was "quite remote".

- NZPA, NZ Herald staff