Emergency services respond to serious crash closing SH15 near Kaikohe

Emergency services have responded to a serious crash in Kaikohe.

Police have closed a section of State Highway 15, just outside Kaikohe, after a serious crash.

One person is reported to have serious injuries and ambulance services are responding.

Hato Hone St John said they were alerted to the incident at 2.37pm and responded with two ambulances.

St John said they treated one patient who was transported to Northland Base Hospital in a serious condition.

Police said Mangakahia Rd had closed and the Serious Crash Unit was assessing the scene.

NZTA said SH15 was closed in both directions near Kaikohe between Penny Cr and Cucumber Rd.

Motorists should expect delays while emergency services clear the incident and a detour is in place, NZTA said.

SH15 KAIKOHE, NORTHLAND – CRASH - 4:10PM

Due to a SERIOUS CRASH, State Highway 15 is CLOSED in both directions near Kaikohe, between Penny Cr and Cumber Rd. Expect delays while emergency services assist in clearing this incident. ^KF pic.twitter.com/gmL8KJYXue

— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) October 11, 2025

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