Northland SH1 crash: Seven hurt as helicopters airlift injured to hospital

Seven people have been injured in a serious crash in Northland. A police spokesperson said they were alerted to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Ogle Drive, at 4.45pm. At least seven people, from both vehicles, have sustained injuries with three in a serious condition and four in a moderate condition. A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two ambulances, two rapid response units, an operations manager and two helicopters responded to the incident. Police said some of those injured would be airlifted to hospital. Both lanes of the highway are currently blocked and emergency services are working to reopen a lane as soon as possible. Both lanes on SH1 near Ogle Drive are blocked as a result of the crash. photo / Google