12:32 pm today

Logging truck crash blocks Auckland's Kaipara Coast Highway

12:32 pm today
Unexplained death in Taita, Lower Hutt early on Sunday 26th January 2020.  A Police cordon and crime scene invetsigation tent were in place Monday 27th January 2020.  Police Emergency tape.

Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

An Auckland highway is expected to be blocked for several hours following a logging truck crash.

In a statement, police said the single-vehicle crash on Kaipara Coast Highway in Glorit occurred shortly before 11am on Wednesday.

"Thankfully, the driver has not been seriously injured."

Police said detours were in place on West Coast Road and State Highway 16 in Wellsford.

"Kaipara Coast Highway is expected to be blocked for the next few hours.

"Motorists are advised to expect delays or take an alternate route if possible."