A horse truck has rolled over on State Highway 1, near Waikouaiti, north of Dunedin at around 6.11pm this evening (26 Dec).

Police and emergency services are in attendance at a single vehicle roll-over on SH1 between Wilson and Stead Roads.

Two occupants of the vehicle have been taken to hospital via ambulance with moderate injuries.

Seven horses are on board and a vet has been called out to assist with their recovery.

The road is closed at the scene as both lanes are blocked. 

Traffic will be diverted via Coast Road through Seacliff, however this road is not suitable for heavy vehicles and truck drivers are asked to avoid the route.