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Police stop motorists on icy Tekapo-Twizel Road after spate of crashes, including overturned truck

May 27, 2021

Police have stopped motorists following three separate crashes in the area this morning. (Source: Other)

Three vehicles including a large truck have come off the icy Tekapo-Twizel Road in three separate accidents this morning.

It is currently -4 degrees just out of Pukaki, according to MetService.

A large truck is overturned after sliding off the icy Tekapo-Twizel Road.

A large truck is overturned after sliding off the icy Tekapo-Twizel Road. (Source: 1 NEWS)

A van and car also slid off the Tekapo-Twizel Road.

Several vehicles have come off the icy Tekapo-Twizel Road.

Several vehicles have come off the icy Tekapo-Twizel Road. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Police are stationed on the highway warning motorists to slow down.

The truck was one of three vehicles to come off the road.

The truck was one of three vehicles to come off the road. (Source: 1 NEWS)

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