The Desert Rd is closed following a truck crash that has left two people injured.
The truck has gone down a bank and a heavy vehicle salvage is under way, a Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) spokesman said.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said State Highway 1 was closed between Waiouru and Rangipo and detours were in place.
A police spokesman said the single-vehicle crash was reported about 7am.
SH1 DESERT ROAD, MANAWATU - WHANGANUI - VEHICLE RECOVERY - 11:45AM
— NZ Transport Agency - Central North Island (@nztacni) December 10, 2024
The road is now CLOSED between Waiouru to Rangipo for heavy vehicle recovery. NB traffic detour via SH49, SH4, SH47 and SH46. Reverse for SB. Allow an additional 40 minutes for your journey. ^EH pic.twitter.com/pHhfi9r7h4