Three people dead after head-on crash on State Highway 1, near Whangārei

Emergency services at the scene of Saturday's fatal crash in Whangārei. Three people have died in a collision between two vehicles on State Highway 1 at Kauri, north of Whangārei. “Police are unable to comment further at this time.”SH1 KAURI, NORTHLAND - CRASH - 4:45PM SAT 19 NOVThe road is CLOSED between Hikurangi to Kauri. Northbound travellers detour via Apotu Road, Jordan Valley Rd, and back onto SH1, reverse for southbound road users. Northbound travellers are asked to use the Apotu Rd detour through to Jordan Valley Rd, and back onto SH1, reverse for southbound road users.