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Whangārei SH1 crash: Person critically injured, road now clear

Brodie Stone
By Brodie Stone
Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate·
24 Apr, 2025 12:57 AMQuick Read

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Emergency services are attending a crash on State Highway 1 this morning. Photo / Mike Dinsdale

Emergency services are attending a crash on State Highway 1 this morning. Photo / Mike Dinsdale

One person has been critically injured following an incident involving a truck and a pedestrian on State Highway 1 in Whangārei.

Otaika Rd was closed in both directions while emergency services responded but has since reopened.

According to a reporter at the scene, at least half a dozen police cars, Hato Hone St John, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand were attending.

The Serious Crash Unit was also advised.

Around 10am there was a line of traffic backed up both north and south of the crash.

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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.

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