SH5 crash: Road reopens after truck rolls and spills gravel

Hawkes Bay Today

22 Jan, 2026 12:24 AMQuick Read

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A truck rolled and spilled gravel on State Highway 5 near Matea Rd, closing the road for several hours. Photo / Doug Laing

State Highway 5 has reopened after a truck rolled, spilling gravel across the road.

Traffic was blocked on SH5 in both directions near Waipunga, between Matea Rd and Pohokura Rd, after the truck rolled.

A police spokesperson said the amount of gravel spilled required the road to be closed for
several hours.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one patient, in a moderate condition, was transported to hospital.

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) closed SH5 between Taupō and Eskdale at 1.15pm and reopened the road at 2.50pm under stop/go traffic management.