The trailer containing sheep has rolled but the truck has remained upright.

The driver was not injured in the crash.

Emergency services are at the scene and traffic control measures are in place.

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19 Apr: To our angry NRL coach watch... an early contender for this week's crown is the Roosters' Trent Robinson

15 Apr: Nelson police have arrested three men after eight deer were targeted with a vehicle

10 Apr: Players from Auckland, Hawera, Carterton, Wellington and Picton will be enjoying a mid-week windfall, after each winning $166,667 with Lotto First Division

10 Apr: A message for drivers to be cautious as the South Island's West Coast braces for another dumping of rain

10 Apr: The West Coast's gearing up to face the worst of its poor weather today

09 Apr: An off-roading track crash in Nelson has taken the lives of two people

08 Apr: Forecasters say West Coasters should prepare for severe rain and gales

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Politics:
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Entertainment:
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