Truck driver dies in Hauraki Plains crash

A truck driver died in this crash on State Highway 27 in the Waikato just before midnight last night. Photo / Christine Cornege

A truck driver has died after crashing their truck on State Highway 27 in the Waikato, just before midnight.

Police said the B-train truck was found lying on its side in Mangatarata, 2km south of the SH2 intersection, by a passing motorist around 11.50pm.

Emergency services found the driver inside the cab.

The driver was killed in the crash.

SH27 is still blocked but a diversion is in place at Mahuta Rd South.

The highway is expected to be closed until at least 8 this morning while a crane is brought in to stand the truck back up.

- Herald Online staff