A bus crashed into a wall outside a house in Kilbirnie, Wellington.
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii
Wellington drivers are being warned to expect delays after a bus crashed onto a property on State Highway 1 between the central city and airport.
Police say the crash, near Kilbirnie Crescent, reported just before 6am on Monday, with the bus the only vehicle involved.
A bus crashed into a wall outside a house in Kilbirnie, Wellington.
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii
RNZ’s reporter at the scene said the bus had crashed through a brick wall and what looked like wooden fence, with its windscreen smashed.
One person received minor injuries.
Traffic management and emergency services are at the scene between Moxham Avenue and Hamilton Road.
Traffic backed up after the crash on the road to Wellington airport.
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii
Traffic heading into the city is using the southbound lane.
The road is closed for traffic heading out of the city with a detour in place.
The Metlink bus after a crash In Kilbrnie, Wellington, on the main road between the city and airport.
Photo: RNZ / Mary Argue
Crash on State Highway 1 in Wellington.
Photo: NZTA / Waka Kotahi
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