Auckland crash: One dead, one seriously injured in East Tamaki accident

Emergency services remain at the scene of a fatal crash on Highbrook Drive in East Auckland this morning. Photo / Hayden Woodward

One person is dead after a crash in Auckland's East Tamaki early today.

The crash closed the road in Highbrook this morning. A white company vehicle can be seen flipped on its roof on a grass verge near a street light.

Police confirmed one person had died in the crash.

"Another person in the other vehicle has been taken to hospital in a serious condition while their passenger sustained moderate injuries."

A two-vehicle crash happened about 6.20am on Highbrook Drive.

Police are still at the crash scene investigating the cause.

Highbrook Drive is closed after a serious crash injuring two people. Photo / Google Maps

HIGHBROOK DR, EAST TAMAKI - 7:10AM
Due to a serious crash Highbrook Dr is now CLOSED between the SH1 interchange and Business Parade South in Highbrook. Avoid this area or expect diversions and long delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/IW2U2Menxw

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) October 10, 2021

The crash is blocking lanes on Highbrook Drive, between State Highway 1 and El Kobar Drive.

Highbrook Dr between the SH1 interchange and Business Parade South in Highbrook is closed and motorists are being warned to expect long delays and avoid the area if possible.