Tuesday, 21 October 2025 - 3:21pm | Eastern

Road blocked, State Highway 50, Hawke's Bay

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State Highway 50, near the Waipawa River bridge, is blocked after a truck has rolled due to wind this afternoon.

Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash at around 2:50pm.

Initial indicators are that a person has been injured.

Eastern District Police have received sveral reports of vehicles rolling/tipping due to high winds.

We are urging motorists to seriously consider delaying travel, especially if you are travelling in a high-sided vehicle.

ENDS