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Five people have been injured after a two-car crash north of Auckland this afternoon, which closed SH1 near Wellsford.
Emergency services were called to the scene after the crash at 2.20pm at the south end of Wellsford.
UPDATE 4PM
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SH1 remains closed between Davies Rd and Port Albert Rd. The road is likely to remain CLOSED for some time to allow SCU to conduct investigations. NB traffic detour via Davies Rd, SH16 and back on to SH1. Reverse for SB. ^CS https://t.co/5LX3Nl9naR pic.twitter.com/Ji5jyNFu1j
Two rescue helicopters responded.
Three people in a serious condition were flown to Auckland Hospital and two people in a moderate condition were taken to North Shore Hospital via ambulance, police said.
Traffic has been diverted off the main highway through Davies Rd and SH16, but Waka Kotahi said at 4.40pm the road is likely to reopen soon.
