Kaitaia locals who saw the silver rental car crashed by Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira say it was a mess and he's lucky to have walked away.
Mr Harawira was travelling through the Mangamuka Gorge on Thursday night when the car left the road and rolled down a bank, ending up against a tree and next to a river.
It has been reported that when police arrived Mr Harawira was no longer at the scene.
Police are yet to confirm to 3 News whether charges will be laid.
3 News
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