Police are investigating how a man came to be critically injured on a rural South Auckland road.
Emergency services rushed to Batty Rd in Karaka about 3.15pm on Thursday after the man was found gravely hurt.
Police said in a statement on Thursday evening the road was closed and remains so while officers complete a scene examination. The man was taken to hospital in a critical condition
“The road will reopen when a scene examination has been completed,” the statement said.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.”