Spilled milk closes State Highway 1 in Southland

The incident happened on State Highway 1 near Nicholson Rd. Image / Google Maps

A road in Southland has been closed after a tanker spilled milk across State Highway 1.

Emergency services are at the scene near Nicholson Rd, Brydone, after milk spilled from the tanker, a police spokesperson said.

The road is expected to remain closed for some time while clean-up occurs.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.