Thursday, 8 November 2012 - 5:36am |
National News

Truck crash. State Highway One (SH1) Tongariro National Park, Waihohonu Bridge.

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Police, Fire and Ambulance services are currently at the scene of a serious crash on SH1 Tongariro National Park.
At 04.22 this morning Police were notified that a truck was lying partially submerged in the Waihohonu Stream approximately one kilometre north of the Rangipo Intake Road between Waiouru and Turangi.
Currently the whereabouts of the truck driver or any other occupants is unknown and Police have concerns for their safety.
Police advise (0545) that SH1 is now closed between Waiouru and Turangi. A diversion route is available on SH46
Further information will be made available when known.