One killed after van hits bank

Police say a fatal crash in Northland today happened when a van lost control and hit a bank.

The accident happened about 9am near the intersection of State Highway 12 and Waihue Rd, Mamaranui, north of Dargaville.

The single occupant of the vehicle was killed, said Sergeant Christopher Money of police northern communications.

Northbound traffic is being diverted onto Parore West Road onto Opanake Rd. Southbound traffic is being diverted onto Opanake Road north of Maropio.

- NZPA