Location:

Northland

Northland Police are urging drivers to wear their seatbelts and take regular breaks following two fatal crashes in 24 hours at the weekend — one in Kaipara and the other south of Whangārei.

Inspector John Fagan, Northland’s Road Policing Manager, says two people lost their lives in crashes just hours apart.

Investigations are ongoing into both crashes, however initial indications suggest the occupants weren’t wearing seatbelts.

“That’s two more families whose lives have been completely changed by the loss of a loved one,” Inspector Fagan says.