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Police attending vehicle crash north of Whangarei

Police attending vehicle crash north of Whangarei

Thursday, 21 August 2014 - 4:33pm

Northland

Police are attending a crash on State Highway One near Puhipuhi Road, north of Whangarei.

The crash involving three cars occurred about 3.45pm. One person is believed to have died in the crash and two others are seriously injured.
Ambulance and Fire Service are also at the scene.

The road near the crash scene is closed and traffic diversions are in place.
Motorists heading north are being diverted through Jordan Valley Road and those heading south are being diverted through Hukerenui Road.


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