A truck that hit powerlines in Waihi has left hundreds of people without power for the next five hours.
Police were notified of a truck clipping powerlines on Smith St in Waihi at 8:36am.
A police media spokeswoman said the powerlines were damaged and motorists are asked to avoid the street while the powerlines are fixed.
Ambulance staff were called to the scene but a St John media spokeswoman said no one was taken to hospital.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand attended the scene to help with traffic control.
