A trail of diesel on Ngunguru Rd heading towards Whangarei is causing traffic chaos this morning with at least two crashes reported to police.
The spill was noticed about 8am today and shortly after that two vehicles went off both sides of the road. Tow trucks are on their way to pull the vehicles out of the ditch.
Police have confirmed closer to Ngunguru the diesel is on both sides of the road.
Police are advising drivers to take care and drive slowly. The Whangarei District Council has been notified as well.
UPDATE 8.36am: There have been at least four vehicle crashes reported to police now. No one has been injured.