Emergency services are responding to a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1 in Northland. Photo / Bevan Conley
One person has died after a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1 in Northland this afternoon, bringing the holiday road toll to 13.
SH1 is closed following the crash and police are diverting northbound traffic onto SH12 and southbound traffic through Waipu.
Emergency services responded to the incident near the intersection of SH12 in Brynderwyn about 2.30pm.
A helicopter, two ambulances and one rapid response vehicle responded, a spokesperson for St John said.
“We assessed two patients in a minor condition at the scene,” the spokesperson said before referring further inquiries to police.
Police confirmed one person died following the crash in a statement at 5.16pm.
Police were notified of the crash at 2.37pm where “initial indications suggest one person has sustained serious injuries”, a spokesperson said.
Three fire trucks attended the scene after being alerted about 2.30pm.
“Crew are getting to work with the rescue now,” a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said about 3pm.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency alerted the road closure at 3.35pm, asking motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.
People are calling for free testing so people would drive safely.