Truck and trail rolls, catches fire

A driver escaped with minor injuries when his truck and trailer unit carrying foodstuffs rolled and caught fire on State Highway 1 north of Putaruru this morning.

The accident happened at 4.30am and six fire appliances from Putaruru, Tirau and Matamata were used to bring the blaze under control.

Inspector Ian Brooker said that the truck was on its side blocking one lane of the highway and diversions were in place.

- NZPA