House falls off transporter, blocks Auckland highway

Tuesday, 27 November 2018, 9:45 am
Article: RNZ

A house has fallen off a transporter north-west of Auckland.

A house has fallen off a transporter on State Highway 16. Photo: NZ Police

The incident happened on State Highway 16 at Kumeu near Old North Road roundabout shortly before 6am.

No-one has been injured.

SH16 KUMEU - ROAD CLOSED - CRASH - 6:25AM
Due to a crash involving a house being moved #SH16 is CLOSED south of Kumeu, between Old Railway Rd & Old North Rd. Diversions are in place. Expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/nNSpMkzUh5

— NZTA Akld & Nthlnd (@NZTAAkl) November 26, 2018

The road has been blocked in both directions and motorists were being asked to avoid the area if possible or delay travel.

Police are attempting to remove the house off the road. Photo: NZ Police

Police said attempts were underway to try and remove it.

SH16 OPEN - FINAL UPDATE 9:10AM
Recovery of this House Transporter has now been completed & #SH16 south of Kumeu is fully open again. Thank you for your patience. ^TP
https://t.co/83vdM3AHTZ

— NZTA Akld & Nthlnd (@NZTAAkl) November 26, 2018

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