
No helmets worn in bikers’ crash
The police Serious Crash Unit is investigating Friday night's incident.
The police Serious Crash Unit is investigating Friday night's incident.
There's been a 400 per cent rise in claims for e-scooter injuries in Whangārei in a year.
Police were notified at 4.25pm today.
Two others were taken to hospital with 'serious and critical' injuries.
Power to 224 Powerco customers was cut as a result of the incident.
Motorists heading south on the motorway are being told to expect delays.
The car involved in the crash caught fire after power lines fell onto it.
A motorcyclist in the area said riding over the road in the wet was like being on ice.
The incident happened near roundabout at intersection of Forest Hill Rd and Pine Ave.
Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
The deaths bring Northland’s road toll for the year to 20.
There were issues in the crash area with motorists ignoring temporary speed limits.
Traffic delays likely after truck rolls.
The person was the sole occupant of the crash and died at the scene.
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Several roads around the crash site - on Botany Rd, Golflands - have been closed.
The number of fleeing driver incidents has doubled since the policy was changed in 2020.
Police were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.
The young man, who had been disqualified from driving for six months, also died in crash.
One of the drivers died at the scene, the other has moderate injuries.
People travelling on SH5 should expect delays.
The crash involved a motorbike and a car, police say.
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Motorists have been asked to avoid the area of the crash if possible.
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"It was just a mass coming down the hill."
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.