Matapihi Road is now clear after it was closed following a train fire, which caused the locomotive to stop in the middle of a railway crossing. / Supplied by David Appleton
An intersection in Tauranga has reopened after a locomotive fire brought a train carrying logs to a standstill.
Queues of traffic were also brought to a halt at Matapihi Rd as the train blocked a level crossing at the eastern suburb of Matapihi, near the airport.
Two fire crews extinguishedthe engine fire shortly after 2pm.
The train was carrying at least half a dozen trailers full of logs.
Fire and Emergency northern region communications shift manager Craig Dalley said the fire was quickly put out and the locomotive replaced.
