A section of ⁤state Highway 1 in Northland is currently closed to traffic due to a serious two-vehicle collision. Teh incident occurred between Greenway and Mountain roads near Kaiwaka on Saturday‍ morning, December 21, 2024.

Police responded to the scene at approximately 9:20 a.m. following multiple emergency calls.⁣ initial assessments indicate that those involved sustained serious‍ injuries,though the full extent of those injuries remains under examination as of December 19,2025.

Authorities have⁢ implemented diversions to manage traffic flow ⁤around the closed section of highway. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area entirely if possible, or to anticipate meaningful delays. road conditions and updates can be found on the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) website.

This closure ⁢is expected to impact travel ⁢times throughout‍ the region. ⁢Drivers are encouraged to ‍check for alternative routes and allow extra time for their journeys.

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