A section of State Highway 1 was closed for a time north of Whangārei after a two-vehicle crash left five people injured this afternoon.
Police said the crash was reported just after 2pm on SH1 near Puhipuhi Rd, Whakapapa.
"State Highway 1 is closed between Hukerenui Rd and Jordan Valley Rd and a diversion is in place at Hukerenui Rd," police said in a statement at the time. The road has since reopened.
St John said five people were taken to hospital from the scene of the crash, two with serious injuries and three with moderate injuries.
Motorists are advised of delays in the area.
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