Location: SH 16 Helensville
District: Waitemata

Serious Crash

Short description: Serious Crash

Full description:
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on SH 16 about 8km South of Helensville which happened at about 3:40 pm.
SH 16 is blocked and traffic diversions are in place at Helensville Township and Kiwitahi Road
At this stage it is understood that a single vehicle is involved, and at least one person has died at the scene.
The Police Serious Crash unit is investigating.

ENDS

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