Serious crash closed State Highway 1 at Kaiwaka, serious injuries reported

State Highway 1 was closed at Kaiwaka after a serious single vehicle crash in Northland this morning.

Police and emergency services were called to the scene at 7.35am.

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One person suffered serious injuries. They were transported to hospital, where they remain.

The crash forced the closure of SH1 between Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road and Mangawhai Road. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect significant delays.

The Serious Crash Unit was notified and began investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Diversions were put in place while emergency crews worked at the scene.

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The road reopened about 11.30am.

Enquiries into the cause of the crash remain ongoing.

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