Concrete truck rolls in Hurunui, Canterbury

A concrete truck has rolled forcing the closure of Leader Road West in Hurunui. Photo / Supplied

A concrete truck has rolled forcing the closure of Leader Rd West in Hurunui.

The crash happed just west of the Lower Stanton River this morning.

A spokesperson for the Hurunui District Council said the road will be fully closed until the truck has been cleared away.

A spokesperson for the Hurunui District Council said the road will be fully closed until the truck has been cleared away. Photo / Supplied

The police have been informed and the driver has been taken to a local medical centre for assessment, they said.

"Apologies for any inconvenience. The road will be re-opened as soon as possible."