Serious crash in Northland

The crash happened on Bonnetts Rd, Kaitaia just before 3.30pm. Photo / File

A person has serious injuries after a head-on car crash in Northland this afternoon.

The crash happened on Bonnetts Rd, Kaitaia just before 3.30pm.

Emergency services rushed to the scene where one person was trapped inside a wreckage.

Firefighters used cutting gear to extricate the person.

A spokesman for the Fire Service said that person had suffered serious injuries.

An ambulance was also at the scene.

Police say the crash involved two cars and have requested tow assistance.