The main road between Auckland and Whangarei will be closed for most of the morning, following a serious crash.
A car and truck collided on State Highway One on the Brynderwyn Hills about 6.30.
Two people have been taken to Whangarei Hospital with minor injuries.
Police are diverting traffic via the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai road, and asking people to delay travel if they can.
SH1 BRYNDERWYN HILL - ROAD CLOSED - 7:50AM
— NZTA Akld & Nthlnd (@NZTAAkl) August 21, 2018
Due to a crash blocking both lanes #SH1 is now CLOSED with diversions in place (between SH12 and Mangapai) to enable vehicle recovery. Full detour info here: https://t.co/EtWpOmNTCZ ^TP pic.twitter.com/KlPbK7gi9k
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