Waikato crash blocks SH3 near Ōtorohanga

Waikato Herald
A crashed truck is blocking SH3 north of Otorohanga and motorists are being warned of lengthy delays.
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State Highway 3 near Ōtorohanga has now reopened following a truck crash this morning.

A police spokesperson said the crash was reported to police at 6am, between Blackett Rd and Awatane Rd

“The truck has rolled and is blocking the road.

“It does not appear that any other vehicles were involved.

“The driver is reported to have minor injuries.”

The road was closed for over three hours but police advised it had reopened at about 9.30am.

A crashed truck is blocking SH3 north of Otorohanga and motorists are being warned of lengthy delays.
A crashed truck is blocking SH3 north of Otorohanga and motorists are being warned of lengthy delays.

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