State Highway 1 near Whangārei temporarily closed after two-vehicle crash

One person is understood to be in a serious condition. Photo / Dean Purcell

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Kauri, north of Whangārei.

The two-vehicle crash was reported to police about 11.50am.

One person is understood to be in a serious condition.

Motorists are advised that a section of SH1 between Saleyards Rd is closed, and diversions are in place.

The serious crash unit is in attendance.

SH1 KAURI - 12:25PM
Due to a crash, lanes on #SH1 near Crane Rd in Kauri are blocked. Follow directions of emergency services on site and expect delays. Updates here: https://t.co/xHKtt7EK7f. ^MF pic.twitter.com/INO5El3zJg

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) August 5, 2022