Highway closed after truck crash
Diversions are in place after a truck crash near Atiamuri.
The crash involving a hay truck happened on SH30 just after 12pm.
As a result of this crash a section of SH30 will be closed for the next 2-3 hours.
Police say there are separate road diversions inplace for North and Southbound traffic due to the secondary nature of the diversion roads.
"Southbound traffic is being diverted from SH30 onto Ohakuri Road. Northbound traffic is being diverted from SH30 onto Ongoroto Road."
Motorists are advised to avoid non-essential travel in the region of the crash.
The sole driver of the truck was not injured in the crash.
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