Hundreds without power after serious crash on North Shore

The car crashed into a power pole, leave three injured, one critically.

Three people were injured, one critically, and hundreds were without power after a car crashed into a power pole on Auckland's North Shore last night.

A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to Ascot Ave, Narrow Neck, at 8.22pm.

A car had hit a power pole, causing it to almost topple. The road was blocked for a period.

The police serious crash unit was called in.

Emergency services at the scene at Ascot Ave in Narrow Neck on Auckland's North Shore.

A Fire Service spokesman said one person was critically injured, one suffered serious injuries and another moderate injuries.

One of the patients was trapped in the vehicle but was later freed.

The spokesman said the crash caused power lines to arc.

According to lines company Vector, 693 households were without power as a result of the crash.