People seriously hurt in Northland crash

Source: Radio New Zealand

SH1 is closed between Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road and Mangawhai Road. RNZ / Tim Brown

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, Kaiwaka.

The single vehicle crash was reported to the police at 7.35am on Thursday.

Initial reports indicate there are serious injuries, a police spokesperson said.

SH1 is closed between Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road and Mangawhai Road. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.

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