Auckland traffic: Four people hospitalised after serious crash in New Lynn

Three people are in a serious condition in hospital after a crash that earlier closed off multiple roads around a busy suburb in West Auckland.

Hato Hone St John staff said a total of five people were injured in the crash. The three who suffered serious injuries were taken to Auckland City Hospital. A fourth person with minor injuries was taken to the same hospital.

A fifth person in a minor condition did not require hospital treatment.

Police said they were called to the Portage Rd and Clark St intersection in New Lynn just after 11.30am.

A photo from the scene shows a badly mangled car on the footpath and a fallen traffic light.

Police say there are serious injuries after a crash in New Lynn, Auckland.

Wreckage was strewn across the road while firefighters worked to extract people from the car.

Auckland Transport said all lanes leading up to the intersection were closed. They were all reopened about 2pm.

PORTAGE RD & CLARK ST, NEW LYNN - ROAD CLOSED - 12:20PM
Update: A crash at the intersection of Portage Rd and Clark St has ALL LANES CLOSED through the intersection. Avoid this route or expect delays for all traffic, including bus services, through the area until cleared. ^TP pic.twitter.com/07kKSYur4b

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) November 7, 2024

Meanwhile, emergency services are also at a crash in the Glenfield Mall carpark this afternoon, police said.

“It appears two vehicles have collided on the level 4 carpark. Early indications suggest one person has suffered a medical event.”

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