State Highway 1 near Taupō partially blocked after truck crash

There were no injuries but the blockage may cause minor disruptions. Photo / File

A lane of State Highway 1 in Ohakuri near Taupō is blocked after a truck crash.

A truck went into a bank between Fletchers and Maroa Rds about 7.20am, a police spokeswoman said.

She said the southbound lane had been cleared of debris and emergency services were working to clear the northbound lane.

There were no injuries but the blockage may cause minor disruptions, she said.

SH1 TAUPO TO TOKOROA - CRASH - 8:15AM
A truck crash in the Oruanui area, south of Atiamuri, is causing delays for traffic on this route currently. Allow extra time until vehicle recovery can be fully completed: https://t.co/HGQlSi0Vlp ^TP pic.twitter.com/R9jFdS8iev

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) June 29, 2020