SH1 blocked after campervan rolls in Rongotea, Manawatū

Manawatū motorists have been warned that delays are possible on Wednesday after a campervan rolled on State Highway 1 at Rongotea, about 19km northwest of Palmerston North.

The crash, which happened at 12pm, led police to close the northbound lane of SH1.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said SH1 near Rowe Rd was closed to northbound traffic and motorists should expect delays at the highway’s intersection with Taylor Rd.

A police spokesperson said all occupants were out of the vehicle.

The fire service had sent crews from Rongotea to the scene.

Hato Hone St John also responded to the crash. Ambulance officers assessed and treated three people, one in a moderate condition and two in a minor condition, at the scene.