The scene of a fatal car v bus in Mt Eden this afternoon.
A man who died and whose children were badly injured after their car and a bus crashed in Mt Eden was just minutes away from home.
Friends have expressed grief for "devoted" dad-of-five Christopher Tobin, 51.
A Givealittle page has been set up to raise money for his devastated wife Olivia and their children.
By 10am today it had had $8555 donated.
His two youngest children, Elle, 2, and 1-year-old Jack, were left with critical injuries after the car and a bus crashed head-on about 3.30pm on Tuesday.
The author of the Givealittle page states that Tobin, known as Tuffa, was just minutes away from his Mt Eden home when the crash happened.
"Chris was so full of life, he had one of the biggest grins and a heart full of so much love to all those around him," the page reads.
"He was a devoted family man."
Tobin had three children with Olivia and two older sons from a previous relationship.
"Jack is still fighting for his life in intensive care," the page read.
"This Givealittle page is one way we can somehow help this beautiful young family get through this terribly tough time and to show them our support.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the kids, Olivia.
"We all love you dearly."
Auckland Tramways Union president Gary Froggatt earlier told the Herald he understood the driver of the car had a medical event, swerved across the median strip at some speed and into the oncoming bus.
The police, when asked about the possible cause of the crash and Froggatt's statement, said they were continuing their investigation and couldn't comment until it was completed.
