New Zealand / Police

Fuel tanker flips on SH1 near Levin, delays expected

09:24 am on 8 May 2024

A line of cars on State Highway 1 after a fuel tanker flips south of Levin. Photo: Supplied / www.TheTrafficFox.co.nz

A fuel tanker has flipped on State Highway 1 south of Levin and some fuel has spilled onto the road.

State Highway 1 was blocked southbound and the police warned motorists to expect delays.

The police said there were no reports of injuries and detours were in place.

Photos on social media show the flipped tanker, with a line of cars waiting behind it.