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Police are investigating a crash involving a dirt bike that left two people seriously injured in Auckland overnight.
The collision between the dirt bike and a vehicle happened at the intersection of Great South Road and McAnnalley Street in Manurewa at 10.40pm.
A police spokesperson said the riderand passenger of the dirt bike suffered serious injuries and were hospitalised.
Hato Hōne St John responded with two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and an operations manager.
St John confirmed they treated and transported two patients to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition. Both remain in stable conditions.
The Serious Crash Unit was notified at the time and examined the scene. Police are continuing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.
Resident Greg Ioane said the crash between the large dirt bike and a minivan attracted a crowd of more than 20 people.
Gregory Ioane at the scene of a crash between a dirt bike and a vehicle at the intersection of Great South Rd and McAnnalley St in Manurewa. Photo / Jason Oxenham.
