Fuel tanker rolls in the Kaingaroa Forest

A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to Kaiwhatiwhati Rd around 8.15am. Photo / NZME

A fuel tanker has rolled in the Kaingaroa Forest.

A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to Kaiwhatiwhati Rd around 8.15am.

“The driver is out and there is a small spillage.

“Police are making a plan to upright the truck and remove it.”

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said one appliance from Murupara and one from Rotorua were called to the scene.

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said one person was taken to Rotorua Hospital in a moderate condition.