Wellington weather: Person injured after vehicle hit by falling tree

Crews are at the scene at Middleton Rd now and diversions are in place. Photo / Supplied

A person was injured this morning after a large tree fell on their vehicle on Middleton Rd, Johnsonville, blocking both sides of the road.

Their truck was caught under the falling tree as it passed through, but the driver managed to escape with "minor injuries" and was treated at the seen, police said.

The road was closed for several hours due to the blockage, with council issuing an update after 2pm that the tree was nearly removed.

UPDATE: The crew are nearly done removing the tree and clearing the road. pic.twitter.com/M2sQfaLim9

— Wellington City Council (@WgtnCC) December 7, 2020

The Wellington City Council callout team and Fire and Emergency were called to the site at Middleton Rd just north of Churton Drive this morning.

The wet and windy conditions had also forced the cancellation of two harbour ferry sailings this morning, the 8.55am service and from Queens Wharf isn't running and the 9.20am sailing from Days Bay.

Metlink says all other sailings are running to schedule.

Metlink has a heavy rain watch in place for Wellington and a strong rain warning in place for the Tararua range.

A strong wind watch is also in place for Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds.

Residents are encouraged to report any issues so they can be attended to.