Truck crash blocks State Highway 5

Police are warning of delays for drivers travelling between Napier and Taupo after a truck crash blocked both lanes of SH5. File photo / NZ Herald

A truck crash has blocked State Highway 5 in both directions between Napier and Taupo tonight.

The minor injury crash, which involved a freight truck and trailer, occurred just south of the Te Pohue tearooms about 3.30pm, police said.

Heavy haulage equipment had been called to lift the truck and trailer unit from the road, which is expected to be reopened about 8pm or 9pm.

Motorists were advised to avoid using the road or expect lengthy delays.

Te Pohue is 45km northwest of Taupo, and 98km southwest of Taupo.

- NZPA