Logging truck spills load near Karapiro, one injured

A logging truck lost part of its load after a smash on State Highway 1 near Karapiro this morning. Photo / NZME

A logging truck has spilled part of its load across State Highway 1 after a crash in Waikato this morning.

Police say the truck and a car collided about 4.50am near Karapiro and delays can be expected.

Both vehicles ended up off the road, but several logs were flung across the road.

Police said the driver of the car fled the scene but officers found him further down the road and got him medical assistance.

"It's fair to say that alcohol procedures will also be conducted and is a contributing factor to this crash.

"The truck driver escaped without injury but the male driver of the car was taken to Waikato Hospital."

The road is down to one lane north of the Mobil Service Station, and traffic control is in place.

"Obviously this is going to cause delays given we are heading towards the busy time."

Once its deemed safe to get the trailer out, SH1 will have to be closed but police would advise when that would take place.