Police at the southern end of the SH1 diversion through Hikurangi after a child died in a head-on crash. Photo / Imran Ali
Police at the southern end of the SH1 diversion through Hikurangi after a child died in a head-on crash. Photo / Imran Ali
State Highway 1 north of Whangārei has reopened after a serious head-on crash this afternoon where a child died.
Five others have been injured in the crash with one of them fighting for their life.
Emergency services were called to State Highway 1 at Hikurangi - between George St andJordan Valley Rd - about 4.20pm after what was reported to be a head-on crash involving two vehicles.
It's believed a child has died in the crash. Police say a further five people have been injured, one critically, two seriously and two moderately.
The road was closed for several hours but has now reopened.
UPDATE 6:30PM Due to a serious crash near Jordan Valley Rd, SH1 Hikurangi remains CLOSED. Northbound travellers to detour via George St and King St onto SH1, reverse for southbound travellers. ^APhttps://t.co/n4h3ObmaX3
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Diversions have been put in place through Hikurangi Township while emergency services deal with the crash and clear the scene.
