This crash, at the corner of Lake and Horotata Rds in Hauraki, left one person in a serious condition, two with moderate injuries and another in a minor condition. It was reported to police about 5.50am.
Emergency services have closed Lake Rd and put diversions in place. Three fire trucks responded to the scene and rescued two people who were trapped inside the car.
A crashed car at the intersection of Lake Rd and Hororata Rd in Hauraki on Auckland's North Shore. Photo / Hayden Woodward
Lines company Vector’s live outage map showed scores of streets near the crash site without electricity.
In Wellington, one person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a two-car crash in Upper Hutt. Two other people suffered minor injuries.
The crash had earlier blocked State Highway 2, including the Remutaka Hill Rd linking Wellington and Wairarapa.
Shortly after 10am Police said the road had reopened, however a backlog of traffic “could take some time to clear, so motorists are asked to remain patient”.
Damage to a stone wall and crash investigation markings on Lake Rd after a car hit the wall, flipped, snapped a power pole and cut electricity to the neighbourhood this morning. Photo / Hayden Woodward
The crash, near Waterworks Rd in Kaitoke, was reported about 5am.
Another crash in Pukerua Bay, Kāpiti Coast, was blocking a southbound lane on State Highway 59 and causing delays, Radio New Zealand reported.
A crash in Christchurch has also blocked a main road, after a collision involving a horse float at the intersection of Yaldhurst and Russley Rds about 6.50am. A car hit a lamp post and then hit another vehicle.
Raphael Franks is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news. He joined the Herald as a Te Rito cadet in 2022.
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