Whangārei crash: Driver sustains moderate injuries, forbidden from driving

A car has hit a power pole north of Whangārei, leaving more than 850 homes without power. Photo / NZME

One person was injured and State Highway 1 was closed following a crash in Te Kamo yesterday afternoon.

A police spokesperson said the driver of the vehicle sustained moderate injuries and was forbidden from driving while inquiries continued.

They were believed to have suffered a medical event, and no charges were laid.

More than 850 homes were left in the dark after Northpower reported a vehicle had crashed into a power pole.

Customers in Te Kamo and Kauri lost power around 4pm, and it was restored later that afternoon.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.