State Highway 5 blocked after trailer detachment

The southbound lane of State Highway 5 at Golden Springs near Reporoa is blocked. Photo / Google Maps

The southbound lane of State Highway 5 at Golden Springs near Reporoa is blocked after a trailer detached from a truck this morning.

A police spokeswoman said they received reports of the incident about 8.25am.

There are no reports of injuries and traffic control is in place.

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According to the New Zealand Transport Agency website the southbound lane is blocked near the intersection of Springs Rd and motorists should avoid the area or delay their journey if possible.

Reports of a crash on #SH5 in the Mihi area, near Springs Rd, between Rotorua and Taupo. Please follow directions of emergency services. Delays in the area are possible. ^TP pic.twitter.com/uUFcV0ekDA

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) May 18, 2020