Fatal car crash in Northland District, 7:00pm

At about 1900hrs on State Highway 1 2km North of Whakapara a trailer being towed by a vehicle came loose and collided with another vehicle. One person has died at the scene.

A baby has been taken to hospital with critical injuries. Another person is trapped.

he Serious Crash Unit will be investigating.

Diversions are in place at Jordan Valley Road (southern end) and Hukeranui Road (northern end)