Auckland Western train line suspended after vehicle careens off Mt Albert Pak’nSave carpark

A car dangling off the edge of a Mt Albert carpark brought Auckland’s Western train line to a halt this morning.

Tow truck operators prepare to winch the car from the railway bank. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

Police were called at 11.09am after reports the car had driven off the edge of the Pak’nSave carpark on New North Rd.

The trains were forced to stop while firefighters and police officers helped the driver out of the vehicle.

Police were called to the scene at 11.09am. Photo / Raphael Franks

Hato Hone St John transported the motorist to Auckland City Hospital in moderate condition after they were treated at the scene.

Witnesses said the car's windscreen was completely smashed. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

Photos show the car barrelled through the wire fence and the windscreen is “completely smashed”, a reporter on the scene said.

The incident caused disruption to the Western train line. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

Trains are only operating from platform one between the Morningside and Avondale stations. Auckland Transport is saying passengers should expect some delays and cancellations this afternoon.

All Western Line services have been held until further notice, due to a track obstruction. Scheduled buses are accepting all AT HOP cards and rail tickets on the Western Line.
Expect delays. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/svQOZ4iyhP

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) November 29, 2023