A fuel tanker driver escaped without major injuries after his vehicle rolled in Northern Southland this morning.
Emergency services were called to the crash, which happened about 5.30am, on State Highway 6 between Lumsden and Five Rivers, police said.
The driver had minor injuries and was being assessed by ambulance staff.
There are diversions in place at the intersection of SH 6 and SH 94 (just north of Lumsden).
A second diversion is in place at the intersection of SH 6 and Ellis Rd.
The road was likley to remain closed for most of the morning while the tanker was removed, police said.
