Truck driver hurt in crash

A truck driver has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a tree this morning.

The incident happened around 1.30am on Paki Paki Rd at the Te Aute Rd intersection near Hastings.

A police spokesman says the serious crash unit is investigating and Te Aute Rd is likely to be closed from 7am until later in the day.

- NEWSTALK ZB