Emergency services are currently working to remove an overturned stock truck in South Waikato.
The circumstances of the incident are not yet known; however, police were called out to the intersection of State Highway 1 and Te Rere Road, in Lichfield, just after 6.30pm.
The driver was not injured and has since been pulled from the vehicle; which was not carrying stock at the time.
The road is closed and motorists are being encouraged to avoid the area or expect long delays.
Diversions are in place via Wiltsdown Road onto Paraonui Road southbound and Rollett Road onto Paraonui Road northbound.