Emergency services are at the scene and the NZ Transport Agency advises motorists to avoid the area as traffic is currently backed up to Drury.
Check the Transport Agency’s website: www.nzta.govt.nz for the latest highway information or sign up to www.onthemove.govt.nz for up-to-date information on what is happening on the route you plan to travel; Freephone 0800 4 HIGHWAYS for national and regional travel updates.