SH1 Desert Road closed after stock truck rolls

September 16, 2018
A road closure sign in front of a Police vehicle

Part of the North Island's Desert Road  (SH1) has been closed after a stock truck rolled today.

Emergency services were called to the scene near Paradise Valley Road at 1.10pm.

The truck driver was uninjured following the incident but cattle are on the road.

A vet is in attendance to attend to the animals.

Diversions are in place and motorists have been asked to avoid the area and delay travel if possible.

The road is expected to closed for some time while the scene is cleared.

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