Rolled truck closed SH1 near Hampton Downs for more than 5 hours

The truck crash has closed both lanes of SH1. Photo / NZTA

State Highway 1 has opened again more than five hours after it was closed when a truck rolled near Hampton Downsshortly before 2pm.

NZTA said the incident occurred just south of Hampton Downs about 2pm and the road was closed in both directions.

A crane had to brought in to remove the truck.

Southbound traffic had to exit at Hampton Downs, then go on to Whangamarino Rd, then Paddy Rd then back on to SH1. Northbound traffic had to do the reverse.

A police spokesperson said the driver sustained minor to moderate injuries.

UPDATE 4.40PM
The road remains CLOSED and a crane is required to remove the truck, so the road is expected to remain closed for some time. Continue using the detour route & expect delays on approaches of the closure. Detour: https://t.co/6d3ncHn54c. ^MF https://t.co/mQlGdS9l1g

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) July 17, 2018