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Chemical spill closes Pōkeno motorway on-ramp after truck crash

By 1News Reporters
6:05pm

(Source: 1News)

A chemical spill has forced the closure of a key on-ramp in Pōkeno this afternoon following a crash involving a track.

Emergency services responded to the two-vehicle crash on the Great South Rd northbound on-ramp at around 5.20pm.

While police said no injuries were reported, the spill would require a full cleanup before the road could reopen.

Fire and Emergency responded with five trucks from Pōkeno, Tuakau, Papatoetoe, Ōtara, Papakura.

Motorists were advised to expect delays.

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