Road blocked after rubbish truck rolls near Whāngarei now cleared

The truck rolled and dropped a load of rubbish. Photo / Northern Advocate

A main Northland highway has reopened after a crash involving a rubbish truck blocked traffic near Whāngarei.

The breakdown has been cleared, but motorists are advised to expect delays as congestion eases in the area.

The rubbish truck rolled at the intersection State Highway 1 and SH15 blocking the northbound lane, just north of Ruakaka.

Emergency services were on scene, and the lane was blocked for several hours while heavy haulage equipment worked to remove the truck.

There were no reported injuries.

SH1 RUAKAKA, NORTHBOUND - CRASH - 10:55AM
A truck roll is currently blocking the Northbound lane on SH1 just north of the SH1/SH15A intersection. There is currently a stop/go operation in place. Please expect delays and avoid this area if possible. ^JF pic.twitter.com/JGZgrktD1N

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) September 19, 2018