Person dead after truck and car crash on State Highway 1, Wellsford

A serious crash has blocked off a part of SH1 south of Wellsford. Image / Google

A person has died in a collision between a car and a truck this afternoon on State Highway 1, north of Auckland.

The crash was reported at 12.42pm. Police said one person had died at the scene.

Traffic is being diverted and motorists are advised to avoid the area, if possible.

The crash is on State Highway 1 near Wayby Valley Rd.

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The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists in the area to expect delays.

"A serious crash has blocked a section of SH1 between Wayby Valley Rd [and] River Rd just south of Wellsford.

"Road closures are likely."

Fire, ambulance and police have all been sent to the scene.

UPDATE 1:25PM
Due to a serious crash #SH1 is now CLOSED between Wellsford & Kaipara Flats Rd. Northbound traffic detour via Kaipara Flats Rd onto Tauhoa Rd then right onto SH16 then onto SH1. Reverse for southbound traffic. HEAVY VEHICLES use SH16. ^MF https://t.co/awxPt3GTu9

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 11, 2019