Person critically injured in two-vehicle collision in Pakuranga, Auckland

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17 Mar, 2021 07:40 PM2 minutes to read

Emergency services at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Gossamer Drive, Pakuranga. Photo / Benjamin Marriott

At least one person has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in East Auckland early this morning.

Emergency services are responding to the crash – in which one of the vehicles involved has ploughed into a building near the intersection of Gossamer Drive and Ussher Place in Pakuranga.

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The crash happened just after 7am.

“One of the vehicles has also crashed into a building – though no serious damage has been reported at this stage,” a police statement said.

Road authorities have closed off Gossamer Drive between Portadown Ave and Larne Ave until further notice as emergency crews attend the scene.

The Police Serious Crash Unit is also on site.

GOSSAMER DR, PAKURANGA – 7:35AM
Due to an earlier crash, Gossamer Dr is CLOSED between Larne Ave and Portadown. Avoid this area or expect delays with diversions in place affecting all traffic including bus services. ^TH pic.twitter.com/pgsaDFo62V

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) March 17, 2021

Emergency services at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Gossamer Drive, Pakuranga. Photo / Benjamin Marriott

“Police advise motorists to avoid the area, if possible, on their morning commutes.”

Auckland Transport has also issued an alert to motorists in the area.

People are told to expect delays and to look out for diversions that are being put in place.

Bus services in the area will also be affected this morning.