Logging truck crashes into garage near Taupō; motorists warned of delays

A logging truck has crashed into a property causing long delays on a busy highway near Taupō early this morning.

The truck has completely destroyed a garage and damaged a fence while a concrete power pole was snapped in half.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said just after 6am that the crash is between Ani Mīria Place and Waitetoko Rd, SH1 Taupō to Tūrangi.

Motorists are advised: "Please follow the direction of emergency services on-site and expect delays."

Scene of the crash between Taupō and Tūrangi this morning. Photo / Dan Hutchinson

Police confirmed they received a report of a crash at 4.40am. A logging truck had crashed into a house.

A police spokesman said the truck driver suffered minor injuries in the incident.

A NZME reporter at the scene said a concrete power pole was snapped but still standing and wires were hanging over the footpath.

Items and pieces of timber are strewn across the property and it appears a boat has also been damaged.

SH1 TAUPŌ TO TURANGI - CRASH- 6:05AM
The road is BLOCKED due to a crash between Ani Miria Pl and Waitetoko Rd. Please follow the direction of emergency services on-site and expect DELAYS. ^SG pic.twitter.com/d7EZYQgEN9

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) October 18, 2022