A truck carrying hay took out power lines at a railway crossing on SH1 near Hunterville. Photo / File
A truck carrying hay has hit power lines at a railway crossing on SH1, closing the rail line between Hunterville and Porewa.
The accident occurred at about 9.30am between Jeffersons Line and Te Houhou Rd.
No one was trapped or injured and all occupants were removed from the truck.
KiwiRail
general manager operations – lower North Island Anthony Mills said one service has been affected so far.
"The vehicle involved is blocking the rail line and has also damaged a traction pole and overhead wires," Mills said.
