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Pakaraka, Northland: Non-injury Crash - Diversion in Place

SH10, Pakaraka, Northland: Non-injury Crash - Diversion in Place

A camper van has rolled after striking a bridge on SH10, one km north of SH1.

The driver was not injured but the road is blocked.

Diversions are in place using Old Bay and Te Ahu Ahu Roads. This is not a major diversion but delays can be expected and drivers are asked to take care on the secondary roads involved.

The road should be cleared within the hour.

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