Location: South Head Causeway
District: Waitemata

Road Closed

Short description: Road Closed

Full description:
As a result of a car crash involving the one vehicle, South Head Road is blocked between Slater Road and Tarawera Road.

There are no alternative diversion routes available for motorists to use and motorists are asked to avoid the area and delay their travel if in the vicinity of the crash.

Emergency services are at the scene.

No further details of the crash or details of the vehicle occupants and their injuries are yet known.

ENDS

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