A truck crash has closed a large section of SH5 between Taupo and Napier.
The crash happened about 2pm just south of Te Pohue on Thursday.
A police spokesperson said only one vehicle appeared to be involved, a truck and trailer, and no injuries had been reported.
Waka Kotahi said in a statement at 3.30pm the road had to be closed.
"Due to a crash the SH5 is now closed between Eskdale and Taupo.
