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Lane reopens after truck tips over near Rotorua

David Beck
By David Beck
Multimedia journalist·Rotorua Daily Post·
20 May, 2021 10:14 PMQuick Read

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The crash was reported about 10am.

A truck crashed off the road and landed on its side near Hamurana this morning.

A police spokeswoman said the crash on Hamurana Rd, just south of Central Rd, was reported about 10am.

The truck was traveling north when it left the road, she said.

The driver was out of the truck and conscious, she said.

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Scene of the crash on Hamurana Rd.  Photo / Andrew Warner
Scene of the crash on Hamurana Rd. Photo / Andrew Warner

A St John spokeswoman said one ambulance was sent to the scene and they were treating one person with minor injuries.

The road was down to one lane, but re-opened around 12.30pm.

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