SH1 is closed between Davies Rd and Port Albert Rd. Photo / Waka Kotahi NZTA
SH1 is closed between Davies Rd and Port Albert Rd. Photo / Waka Kotahi NZTA
Five people have been injured after a serious crash that closed State Highway 1 at the south end of Wellsford for more than two hours today.
The two-car crash, north of Auckland, occurred at about 2.20pm at the intersection with Davies Rd.
Three people were airlifted to Auckland Hospital withserious injuries and two people were taken to North Shore Hospital with moderate injuries, police said.
The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew, alongside a Northland Rescue Helicopter Trust helicopter, each flew patients to hospital in a serious condition.
The helicopters at the scene of the cras. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Traffic was diverted for a time off the main highway through Davies Rd and State Highway 16.
Waka Kotahi NZTA said a short detour was available but motorists should expect some delays, while the police Serious Crash Unit investigated.
The transport agency said shortly after 5pm that SH1 reopened.
FINAL UPDATE 5:10PM SH1 Wellsford is now OPEN following this afternoon's serious crash. Take care. ^CS https://t.co/5LX3Nl9naR
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 11, 2022
UPDATE 4PM SH1 remains closed between Davies Rd and Port Albert Rd. The road is likely to remain CLOSED for some time to allow SCU to conduct investigations. NB traffic detour via Davies Rd, SH16 and back on to SH1. Reverse for SB. ^CS https://t.co/5LX3Nl9naRpic.twitter.com/Ji5jyNFu1j
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 11, 2022
