Trucks stuck on icy Lindis Pass

Trucks stuck in the snowy Lindis Pass this afternoon. Photo: NZTA
Trucks stuck in the snowy Lindis Pass this afternoon. Photo: NZTA
Icy roads caused several trucks to become stuck on the Lindis Pass (State Highway 8) early today.

About six trucks became stuck around the summit about 2.15am due to the weather, including one truck which jack-knifed.

Sergeant Tony Woodbridge, of Oamaru, said police from Cromwell, Kurow, and Oamaru had attended. 

''One [truck] they've tried to get out and with the skidding, they've jackknifed,'' Sgt Woodbridge said.

There were no injuries to report, he said.

A police spokeswoman said contractors were still trying to clear the road around 9.30am.

MetService has road snow warnings in place for several southern roads this morning, including the Lindis Pass.