Northland's emergency services are at the scene of a triple fatality at Towai, north of Whangārei. A statement from police said emergency services are at the scene of a fatal two-car crash on State Highway 1 near Towai, 39km northwest of Whangārei. ''We have limited information at this stage, but can confirm that three people have sadly died at the scene,'' the police statement said. The road was closed in both directions and diversions were put in place while emergency services dealt with the crash. Northland's road toll for the year now stands at nine.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 13, 2020 02:48 UTC