One person critical following crash near Huntly, two others injured

Three people have been injured in the crash. Photo / File

A rescue helicopter is currently on the scene of a serious single-car crash near Huntly where one person with critical injuries is being treated.

A spokeswoman for St John said they responded to the incident on Rotowaro Rd, west of Huntly after a car crashed into a ditch.

Meanwhile, two other people have been transported by ambulance to Waikato Hospital, one with serious injuries and the other with minor injuries.

Emergency services were called around 3.15pm. As of 5pm, the St John spokeswoman said the patient with critical injuries had not been transported away from the scene.

Police advise the road is currently closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Elsewhere, delays are likely on southern lines of Auckland's train network this afternoon following an incident near Takanini.

Auckland Transport thanked its followers on Twitter for understanding the situation.

"Line clearance has been received. Please continue to expect some disruption across the Southern line as normal service returns," AT said.

Meanwhile, a police spokeswoman told the Herald there had been concerns for the welfare of a person near Takanini Train Station.

"This person has been located, and we are ensuring they are being cared for. The trains have resumed service," they said.

There are no services running between Papakura and Te Mahia in both directions until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. https://t.co/ob8Ni7g6dF

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) July 3, 2019

Meanwhile, a crash is blocking the left northbound lane of State Highway 1 near Johnsonville, Wellington.

NZ Transport Agency reported the incident took place north of the Johnsonville off-ramp around 3.35pm and advised motorists to expect delays.

And all lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway have reopened following a car fire.

The burning vehicle was found on the northbound side of the motorway just after the Drury interchange.

NZTA reports motorists will experience congestion while travelling through the area.