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Triple fatality on Northland highway - emergency services at the scene

Mike Dinsdale
By Mike Dinsdale
Editor. Northland Age·Northern Advocate·
13 Mar, 2020 12:47 AMQuick Read

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Three people are dead after a crash on State Highway 1, north of Whangārei.

Three people are dead after a crash on State Highway 1, north of Whangārei.

Three people are dead after a crash at Towai, north of Whangārei.

SH1 HUKERENUI - ROAD CLOSED - 3:00PM
Due to a serious incident, SH1 is closed between Rusk Rd and Akerama Rd in Hukerenui. Please follow the directions of emergency services. Please avoid this area or expect delays. ^SJhttps://t.co/B5kj61w1La

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) March 13, 2020

Police said emergency services wre called to the two-car crash about 2.15pm, 39km northwest of Whangārei.

The road was closed in and diversions were put in place while emergency services dealt with the crash. The highway has now reopened.

Northland's road toll for the year now stands at nine.

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