One person dead, five others injured in Northland crash

January 1, 2021
'Slow Down, High Crash Area' sign.

One person has died and several others are injured following a crash in Hikurangi, north of Whangārei, this afternoon.

Police confirmed the death following the collision on State Highway 1, and said five others were injured - one in a critical condition, two serious and two with moderate injuries.

The road is closed and isn't expected to reopen for several hours, police said. Diversions are in place.

It brings the holiday road toll to 10.

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