Bay of Plenty road closed as milk truck rolls, driver injured

A section of State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty is closed after a milk truck rolled late last night.

The truck rolled between Matatā and Edgecumbe about 11.30pm.

A police spokeswoman said the driver sustained minor injuries.

“The intersection of State Highway 34 and State Highway 2 is currently cordoned off, as well as State Highway 2 and Omeheu Rd.

“Diversions are in place.”

Police, ambulance and fire services went to the crash scene to provide medical help and close the road while the truck was removed, the spokeswoman said.