Petrol tanker up in flames after crash
Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving a car and petrol tanker.
The crash occurred at about 7.00am this morning on SH1 about 1km north of the Te Rapa Dairy factory.
The drivers of both vehicles escaped with only minor injuries.
Upon arrival emergency services faced a petrol tanker that was well ablaze.
The police Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit and Serious Crash Unit will be investigating the cause of the crash.
SH1 is closed and diversions are in place.