19 Jul 2025

Fatal crash at Matakana closes road

8:22 pm on 19 July 2025
A police car parked across the road at the scene of a triple fatality in Waiuku, in July 2025.

(File photo) Photo: RNZ/ Marika Khabazi

Police say one person has died in a serious crash in Matakana, north of Auckland.

A spokesperson said the single-vehicle crash happened on Leigh Road, between Quintal Road and Takatu Road, and was reported to emergency services just after 6pm Saturday.

A seriously injured person has now died.

Police said the road remained closed as a result of the crash, while staff worked at the scene.

Diversions were in place and motorists were advised to avoid the area.

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