One person is dead and several have been trapped in a three-car crash on State Highway 1 near Oakleigh in Northland.
Police were called about 4.50pm to the crash, which happened on the bridge between Mangapai Rd and Springfield Rd, just south of Whangārei.
One person had died, another had serious injuries and a third had moderate injuries, police said in a statement.
Diversions were in place as the road was expected to be closed for some time. Motorists were advised to avoid the area.
The Serious Crash Unit would be examining the scene, the statement said.