SH23 has been closed after a stock truck rolled this morning. Photo / File
SH23 has been closed after a stock truck rolled this morning. Photo / File
A cattle truck has rolled on State Highway 23, causing road closures and lengthy diversions for motorists.
The truck crashed and rolled shortly before 7am, police said. Several animals died in the crash.
The driver was not injured.
SH23 is closed between Whatawhata and Raglan, and diversions are in placeat Waitetuna Valley Rd and Te Pahu Rd.
Waikato police Senior Sergeant Dean Anderson said how long the road would be closed for depended on whether salvage crews would be able to get the truck back on its wheels.
The New Zealand Transport Agency has asked motorists to delay travel in the area if possible.
Due to a crash SH23 is CLOSED near Waitetuna. A detour is in place, but motorists are advised to consider delaying travel if possible. ^LC pic.twitter.com/VCVroGvTa0