Rolled truck and trailer blocking SH1

A truck which overturned on State Highway 1 near Meremere early today is still blocking most of the road.

The truck and trailer rolled on the southern end of Hampton Downs Rd about 2am.

A police spokeswoman said a north bound lane was now open and traffic was also being diverted through Whangamarino Rd.

A crane was brought in to remove the truck and the road would not was expected to fully open soon.

The crash spilled broken glass and cargo onto the road, some of which could be dangerous, police said.

- NZPA