Waikato crash injures five, rolled truck blocking state highway

Emergency services are attending a crash involving a car and a truck in Hamilton. Photo / File

Five people have been injured and a truck has rolled, blocking a state highway, following a crash in Waikato this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash involving a car and truck in Hamilton around 3. 04pm.

The crash happened at the Mangaharakeke Drive (SH1) and Avalon Drive roundabout.

A police spokesperson said one person is reported to own sustained serious injuries and four people have moderate injuries.

“The road is currently blocked as the truck has rolled, and diversions will be put in place.

“The road may take a number of hours to clear and motorists are encouraged to expect delays. ”

SH1 WAIKATO EXPY, MANGAHARAKEKE DR – CRASH – 3: 45PM
Due to a serious crash on Mangaharakeke Dr, SH1 is closed between Avalon Dr and Norton Rd. Expect delays through the area and follow the short detour via Lincoln St and Avalon Dr . More: https://t.co/jAxyaouMOo . ^MF pic. twitter. com/GiAbTOM4Uf

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) January 7, 2021