A truck carrying 14 tonnes of molasses rolled near Ngahape in the Waikato this morning, spilling five tonnes of the sugary syrup on the road.

Photo: Otorohanga District Council

The Fire Service was called to the truck roll on Ngahape Road shortly after 7.30am.

A spokesman said the driver escaped without injury, but a large amount of molasses leaked onto the road.

Two fire crews from Te Awamutu were on the scene for some time this morning, making the road safe.