South Waikato crash: Arapuni Rd blocked by rolled Fonterra tanker

Arapuni Rd in South Waikato is blocked after a Fonterra tanker rolled, spilling milk onto the road.

Police said emergency services were notified of the incident at about 10.45am.

“[We] don’t believe anyone was injured but the road is currently blocked.”

When asked if milk had spilled onto the road, police said: “It wouldn’t be incorrect to report that.”

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said a Fonterra milk tanker had rolled.

“We sent two fire trucks,” he said.

“No one was trapped. We assisted ambulance and police.

“There was some milk that had spilt.”

Hato Hone St John said one ambulance team assessed and treated one patient in a minor condition at the scene.

“No transport needed.”

A Fonterra spokesperson said the tanker was the only vehicle involved in the incident.

“The driver was unhurt. Milk was spilled but did not enter any waterways.”

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.