Wellington Scoop Truck Crashes into Wall in Horokiwi, Delaying Traffic for Seven Hours Wellington, New Zealand – A heavy scoop truck crashed into a retaining wall in Horokiwi this morning, causing major traffic delays throughout the area for over seven hours. At approximately 8:30 AM, the truck, which is used for excavation and construction work, lost control and veered off the road on State Highway 2. It then crashed into the wall, causing significant damage to both the vehicle and the structure. Emergency services, including police, fire fighters, and paramedics, were immediately dispatched to the scene. The driver of the truck was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Due to the severity of the crash and the extensive cleanup required, traffic in the area was closed in both directions for an extended period of time. Commuters were advised to find alternative routes, causing major disruptions to morning travel. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) deployed traffic management crews to the site to assist with the closure and detours. Road crews worked throughout the day to repair the damaged wall and clear the debris from the road. Finally, at approximately 3:30 PM, traffic was able to resume flowing freely in both directions. However, motorists were advised to expect delays and increased congestion as the cleanup continued. The NZTA has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports indicate that it may have been caused by a mechanical failure or driver error. Police have reminded drivers to be cautious on the roads, especially during busy rush hour periods. They have also urged motorists to obey traffic rules and avoid distractions while driving.Truck Crash on State Highway 2 Near Horokiwi Delays Wellington TrafficTruck Crash on State Highway 2 Near Horokiwi Delays Wellington Traffic Wellington, New Zealand – A truck accident on State Highway 2 near the Horokiwi bypass caused significant delays for traffic leaving Wellington on Monday afternoon. At 12:25 PM, a truck collided with a wall on SH2, just before the bypass. The driver was transported to the hospital in moderate condition. One northbound lane was blocked by the crash, leading to congestion that extended beyond SH2. Traffic backed up onto the Newlands on-ramp at Ngauranga Gorge and onto the SH1 urban highway. NZTA advised motorists to expect delays of 15 minutes when traveling to Petone on SH1 and SH2. A heavy haulage vehicle arrived at 2:25 PM to remove the crashed truck, and NZTA warned of continued delays for motorists traveling northbound on SH2 and SH1, as well as through the Ngauranga Gorge. By 3:00 PM, northbound traffic was backed up beyond the Aotea Quay on-ramp, while southbound traffic on SH1 was returning to the Johnsonville on-ramp. The blocked lane was not reopened until 4:25 PM, but significant delays persisted. At 5:15 PM, delays continued on SH2 and in the Ngauranga Gorge. NZTA advised motorists to expect delays both northbound on SH2 and southbound at Ngauranga Gorge, especially for those taking the Hutt off-ramp. NZTA issued a final update at 7:35 PM, stating that traffic had been cleared northbound on SH2 and SH1.A truck crashed into a wall in Horokiwi, Wellington, on Friday morning, causing major traffic delays for seven hours. The incident occurred on State Highway 1 near the Horokiwi Interchange at approximately 9:30 am. The truck, which was carrying a load of timber, struck a wall on the side of the road, causing significant damage to both the truck and the wall. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the road was closed in both directions while the truck was removed and the wall was repaired. Traffic was diverted through Horokiwi and onto local roads, but the closure caused significant delays for motorists traveling through the area. The road was reopened at approximately 4:30 pm, but traffic continued to be slow-moving due to the backlog of vehicles. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.