Truck hits fallen tree on State Highway 57 near Palmerston North

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 8:54am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, NZ Transport Agency, Hato Hone St John, Powerco

A truck collided with a large fallen tree on State Highway 57 in Aokautere early this morning. The incident damaged a shed and downed power lines, leaving between 75 and 500 properties without electricity. Fire and Emergency crews attended the scene following the 5.15am report.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 15 Oct, 6:31am

   Truck hits fallen tree on SH57 near Palmerston North, power cut to 500 homes (opens in new tab)

2. The PostThu 15 Oct, 8:54am

   SH57 blocked, 75 Palmerston North properties without power after crash (opens in new tab)