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Truck hits a tree south of Taupō on State Highway 1

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Police arrived on the scene at 9.56 this morning. Photo / File

Police arrived on the scene at 9.56 this morning. Photo / File

A truck has hit a tree in Motuoapa Pa, southwest of Lake Taupō.

Police arrived on the scene on State Highway 1 between Maniapoto St and Rangimoana Ave about 9.56am.

The driver was checked over by ambulance staff.

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A police media spokeswoman said the driver appeared to be uninjured and was walking and talking.

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