Police and fire services are at the scene. Photo / File
Police and fire services are at the scene. Photo / File
A truck crash is causing delays on State Highway 1 near Tirau.
A police spokeswoman said police were alerted to the crash north of Tirau, between Main Rd and Paparamu Rd about 7.20am.
SH1 TIRAU - CRASH - 8:05AM Due to a truck crash lanes are blocked on #SH1 just north of Tirau, near Paparamu Rd. Northbound traffic is being diverted via SH27 (at Tirau) and SH29 via Hinuera. Allow extra time for detour and/or delays: https://t.co/RdKSUhYSgR ^TP pic.twitter.com/EpixMMyfzH
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) March 2, 2021
It appears the trailer has flipped and the southbound lane is blocked. There are no injuries, shesaid.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advised northbound traffic was being diverted via SH27 (at Tirau) and SH29 via Hinuera and motorists should allow extra time for detour and expect delays.
