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Whangārei truck crash: Road blocked at intersection of State Highway 1 and Portland Rd

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TikTok user 'Casey', who describes themselves as a 16-year-old, posted a video of themselves atop a crane in Auckland's central city.

Emergency services are at a truck crash near Whangārei this morning.

The single vehicle crash, at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Portland Rd in Otaika, was reported about 6.45am, a spokesman said.

“Early indications suggest one person has received moderate injuries.

“Portland Rd is currently blocked while the scene is being cleared.”

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A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said two trucks from Whangārei and Portland stations are at the scene.

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