Emergency services are responding to the incident on SH1 at Hukerenui, north of Whangārei.
Two people have suffered critical injuries in a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, north of Whangārei.
Police have confirmed the incident in Hūkerenui was reported around 5.05pm on Thursday.
They say initial indications suggest two people have received critical injuries.
SH1 was closed in both directions between Rusk Rd and Kopeti Rd but has since reopened with temporary traffic management in place.
“Motorists are advised to expect some delays in the area while emergency services work at the scene,” a police spokesman said.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
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