Auckland crash: People cut from cars, multiple injuries in early morning Flat Bush crash

Emergency services are responding to a crash in Flat Bush.

People have been cut from cars following an early morning crash in South Auckland.

Fire and Emergency shift manager Josh Pennefather said two fire trucks responded to reports of the crash at the intersection of Flat Bush School Rd and Murphys Rd around 5.54am.

”There were three people likely trapped in two vehicles and we have extricated them,” he said.

A police spokesperson said four people have been taken to hospital with injuries ranging from serious to moderate following the two-vehicle crash.

“The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and remain at the scene making enquiries.”

Auckland Transport warned motorists in the area to expect delays.

“Due to a serious crash at the intersection of Murphys Rd and Flat Bush School Rd, traffic management is in place,” they wrote on X.

“Avoid this area or expect delays with diversions in place affecting all traffic, including bus services.”

A police spokesperson said the northbound lane on Flat Bush School Rd remains closed.

MURPHYS RD / FLAT BUSH SCHOOL RD, FLAT BUSH - 6:30AM
Due to a serious crash at the intersection of Murphys Rd & Flat Bush School Rd, traffic management is in place. Avoid this area or expect delays with diversions in place affecting all traffic, including bus services. ^TP pic.twitter.com/xBptlGs4UZ

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) November 7, 2023