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Police were called to scene of the crash on One Tree Point Rd about 5.40pm. (File photo)
Two separate serious car crashes have left one dead and multiple roads closed across Northland on Wednesday evening.
Earlier in the evening, one person died following a serious two-car crash in Ruakaka.
Police were called to scene of the crash on One Tree Point Rd about 5.40pm.
A second person sustained moderate injuries.
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Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-car crash in Ruakaka, Northland.
“The road is expected to remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene,” a police spokesperson said at 7.36pm.
Police are asking that drivers avoid the area, if possible.
Fire and Emergency NZ also attended the incident, sending two fire trucks and a support vehicle.
Less than a 45-minute drive away, another serious two-vehicle crash on Pipiwai Road, Matarau has left the road closed.
A police spokesperson confirmed they were called about 8pm.
Drivers are being asked to avoid this area too.
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