16-year-old dies in crash

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A 16-year-old boy has died in an accident between a car and a truck in Hukerenui in the Far North this morning.

The crash occurred at the corner of State Highway 1 and Rusk Rd around 7.45am.

The 16-year-old was the driver and sole occupant of the car.

Diversions for light traffic are in place on SH1 at Akerama Road to the north and Crows Nest Road to the south. Police are advising heavy goods vehicles to stay on SH1 until the road reopens.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the accident.

- NZHERALD STAFF