Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on Kaitaia-Awaroa Road at around 9:40am.
Two people died at the scene, a third person was critically injured.
The road remains closed while a scene examination is carried out.
Detours are in place, motorists are advised to expect ongoing delays as the road will remain closed for several hours.
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