Auckland traffic: Child struck by car in Remuera, taken to hospital

Ascot Ave has been closed between Remuera Road and Greenlane East. Image / Google Maps

A child is seriously injured after being struck by a car in central Auckland this morning.

St John Ambulance says a pedestrian was struck in Remuera at 7.50am.

Two vehicles attended the incident. One patient was taken to Auckland's Starship Hospital in a serious condition and a second person was treated at the scene.

Ascot Ave was briefly closed between Remuera Rd and Green Lane East.

UPDATE 8:40AM
The southbound lane on Ascot Ave is now OPEN however the northbound lane remain closed. ^MF https://t.co/sfP2xCJxZN

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) November 3, 2020

One lane of the road remains closed and motorists were warned to expect delays during rush hour.

The Serious Crash Unit was attending the accident, a police spokesperson said.

ASCOT AVE, REMUERA – CRASH – 8:15AM
Ascot Ave is CLOSED between Remuera Rd and Green Lane E, following a crash. Emergency services are onsite, please follow their directions and allow additional time for your journey through the area. ^MF pic.twitter.com/cNEt2UheDX

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) November 3, 2020

04/11/20 07:50: Traffic incident in REMUERA. 1 patient treated, 1 patient transported to Starship Hospital. For more details refer to Police. https://t.co/wWfSHXIJdg

— St John (@StJohnAlerts) November 3, 2020