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Truck crash causing delays on busy Tauranga road

March 9, 2020
An overturned truck at the intersection of Hewletts Road and Totara Street in Tauranga.

An overturned truck at the intersection of Hewletts Road and Totara Street in Tauranga. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Traffic is crawling along a busy road in Tauranga following a truck crash.

It appears the vehicle has failed to make a turn, and tipped over at the intersection of Hewletts Road and Totara Street. 

Traffic is creeping along the harbour bridge while contractors assess the accident. 

Two large cranes appear to be in position to remove the truck. 

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