Rescuers had to cut free two people trapped in their mangled vehicles after a serious crash on State Highway 1 south of Whangarei.
One person was seriously injured in the two-car smash, and one person from the other vehicle received moderate injuries. Both are being taken to Whangarei Hospital.
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The crash happened in Otaika, south of Whangarei at 6.30am, at the intersection of SH1 and the Portland turn-off.
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