The truck is being unloaded and a crane has been brought in to right the vehicle. Photo / Bevan Conley
The truck is being unloaded and a crane has been brought in to right the vehicle. Photo / Bevan Conley
A truck transporting cardboard has tipped on Whanganui's London Street/State Highway 3, sparking delays for motorists.
The road was closed between Victoria Ave and Glasgow Street shortly after 2pm on Tuesday, with contractors working to lift the vehicle back onto its axles.
SH3 WHANGANUI, MANAWATŪ-WHANGANUI - TRUCK ROLL - 2PM Following a truck roll this morning, the state highway is CLOSED between Victoria Ave and Glasgow St for vehicle recovery. Please detour via Glasglow ST and Victoria Ave and allow extra time for your journey. ^AL pic.twitter.com/DjG5ogzMqz
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) July 13, 2021
The road initially remained open immediately after theincident around 9am on Tuesday morning, with a number of police at the scene ensuring motorists remained clear of the truck.
The vehicle tipped onto its side shortly after 9am on Tuesday. Photo / Bevan Conley