Tuesday, 16 August 2016 - 11:16am |
National News

Motorists to avoid Truck Fire, SH 1 South of Taupo

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Police are currrently assisting fire with a truck crash on SH1 just south of Taupo near Waitahanui this morning at about 11am.  

Fire services are currently trying to extinguish the truck, which is carrying mainly paper products.  

Police encourage motorists heading north to take the SH41/32 junction at Turangi if they want to continue to travel north while the road is closed.

The road is estimated to be closed at Waitahanui near Turangi for at least an hour. ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre