File photo.
Photo: RNZ/ Marika Khabazi
State Highway One is closed near Waikouaiti in the South Island this evening after an oil tanker came off the road.
Police were called to the scene on SH1 between Coast Road and Ramrock Road about 7.10pm.
Emergency services are blocking the road in both directions, but are expected to clear the area shortly.
Police said the tanker driver was being looked at by ambulance staff and no other vehicles were involved.
The tanker itself was empty.
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