The body of a man has been
found in the Waihohonu Stream during the recovery of a truck
and trailer which crashed on SH1 Desert Road early this
morning.
The discovery was made as the cab of the truck
which was partially submerged was lifted from the water
using a crane. The body was located in the water beneath the
vehicle and is believed to be that of the driver.
Police
can confirm that the driver is a 50-year-old man from
Porirua but his name is not expected to be released until
tomorrow once Police have confirmed that all family have
been notified.
Police will be recovering the truck for
examination and SH1 is expected to re-open later this
evening.
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