Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
State Highway 1 (Desert Road) is closed at Rangipo, south of Tūrangi, following a crash in the early hours of the morning.
A truck rolled about 12:30am. The driver was critically injured and transported to Waikato Hospital.
The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene.
The road is expected to be closed for several more hours as the truck is removed from the scene.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area or expect delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
