Bitumen tanker leak and fire blocks State Highway 5 near Rotorua
Thursday 7 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand
A bitumen tanker caught fire and leaked approximately 12,000 litres near Fairy Springs in Rotorua on Thursday morning. Emergency services are at the scene, and police have warned that State Highway 5 will face lengthy delays while the area is cleared.