SH1 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei

Serious Collison

Thu, 10/10/2013 - 8:23am

Police and Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious collision involving 2 cars on SH1, Western Hills  Drive, Kensington, Whangarei.

Diversions are currently in place at Percy Street and Western Hills Drive  and again at Kensington and Western Hills Drive. 

Traffic is  therefore being diverted onto Kamo Road and Police advise motorists to avoid this area if possible.  The Road is expected to be closed for some time.

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