One person has died, two have been taken to hospital and two others are hurt after a crash in Northland today.
Police were called to the crash, which involved two cars, on Houhora Heads Road in Pukenui north of Kaitaia.
One person died at the scene and two others were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The two other people had injuries described as minor.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and are investigating.
Police said the road is blocked and it will be for some time - motorists are advised to avoid the area.
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