A truck that rolled on State Highway 30 near Lake Okataina resulted in the driver being injured and closed the road for several hours.
A police spokesman said they were called about the incident, at the intersection of SH30 and Lake Okataina Rd, about 1.40pm yesterday.
Initial reports were that a person was trapped, he said.
A St John spokesman said one patient with moderate injuries was taken to Rotorua Hospital by ambulance.
The eastbound lane of SH30 was blocked and traffic was being managed while the scene was cleared. The Serious Crash Unit was advised.
The road was fully reopened about 5pm.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said fire services were on the scene.
A Rotorua Daily Post reporter said a rescue helicopter, two fire engines, an ambulance and police cars were on the scene.
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