SH1 near Wellsford reopened following fatal crash

Motorist are warned to expect delays if travelling through the area. Photo credit: Getty

One person is dead and two others have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on SH1 just south of Wellsford on Tuesday.

The crash occurred shortly after 12:30pm near Centennial Park Rd and one person died at the scene.

The road was closed and diversions put in place, but it was reopened around 4:20pm.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.

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