The road is completely blocked while emergency services attend the scene. Photo / NZ Herald
The road is completely blocked while emergency services attend the scene. Photo / NZ Herald
Northland police are searching for the driver of a vehicle at the scene of a serious crash this evening.
At least two people are in serious condition following a two-car crash that blocked State Highway 1 south of Whangārei. Police are investigating the incident this evening.
Several other occupants werein the vehicles but their condition was not yet known.
Police were notified of a two-car collision at the intersection of Totara Rd, Mata, and SH1 at 5.35pm.
Police would like to speak with the driver of an older-style, white Mitsubishi ute with a white canopy, believed to be heading south from the crash site at the time.
The road is completely blocked while emergency services attend the scene.
Northbound traffic is being diverted onto Salmon Rd, while southbound traffic is being diverted onto Springfield Rd.
