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One person has died following a crash in Parua Bay, Whangārei Heads. (File photo)
One person has died after a car crash in Whangārei Heads on Wednesday morning.
A police spokesperson said the single-vehicle crash happened near Wharf Road, Parua Bay.
Police were called to the scene shortly before 10am and said the person died at the scene.
The Serious Crash Unit was at the scene and a complete road closure was in place between Owhiwa Rd (westbound) and Crisp Rd (eastbound).
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“This is expected to be in place for some time and motorists are asked to avoid the area,” the spokesperson said.
The crash was the second in the same area in the last 24 hours.
Police also attended a single-vehicle crash on the intersection of Whangārei Heads Rd and Wharf Rd at about 3.30pm on Tuesday.
There were no injuries reported and a police spokesperson said it was not immediately clear if the weather was a factor.
However, the area has had heavy rain, with 98.4mm recorded in central Whangārei in the last 24 hours and more wet weather is predicted for Thursday evening and Friday.
