A truck that rolled near Takapau has closed one lane of SH2 traffic. Photo / Rachel Wise
Emergency services are responding to an accident involving a truck on SH2, near Takapau, which has closed one lane of traffic.
It’s understood the truck rolled about 10.35am, with another truck thought to have been involved in the incident.
A rescue helicopter was called to the scene but had since returned to base as injuries were thought to be moderate only.
Road conditions were described as wet and windy.
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A police spokesperson confirmed the northbound lane is closed and the road is operating on one lane.
“We would also like to remind motorists to drive to the weather conditions,” the spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, emergency crews had also attended a crash near Clive on Wednesday morning.
A police spokeswoman said police received reports of an incident on Valerie St, off Mill Rd, about 9.45am.
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A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said a car had hit a tree and firefighters were providing scene protection.
A St John spokesperson confirmed that one ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and an operations manager had responded, but directed further queries to police.
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