A truck has hit a light pole on Kingsford Smith Drive, causing the road to be blocked.
The police said the driver of the truck had been taken to hospital but the extent of injuries were unknown.
They did expect the northbound carriageway to be blocked for some time.
The accident happened near the junction with Chinner Crescent, near Melba shops.
Emergency Services advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
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