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Two seriously injured in crash near Whangārei

June 4, 2022
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A police car (file). (Source: 1News)

According to police, at least two people are seriously injured and "a number of other people [were] involved" in a crash this afternoon.

The accident involving two vehicles occurred at the intersection with Totara Road, Mata around 5:35pm.

State Highway 1 south of Whangārei is blocked while emergency services attend the scene.

READ MORE: Off-duty Tokoroa constable dies in crash on State Highway 5

Northbound traffic is being diverted onto Salmon Road, while southbound traffic is being diverted onto Springfield Road.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

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