A truck accident on The Strand, Parnell, has left a pedestrian in critical condition. Photo / Alex Burton
A pedestrian is in critical condition after an accident with a truck in Parnell, Auckland.
The incident occurred on The Strand and a section of the road has been closed.
Hato Hone St John was notified at 2.05pm and transported one person to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
About five police cars are in attendance at the scene, directing traffic and talking with a person who is understood to be the driver of the truck.
The truck has come to a stop about 50 metres from where police are laying evidence markers.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and will be attending the scene.
A section of The Strand is being closed between the intersections with St Georges Bay Road and Tamaki Drive.
Furthermore, the NZ Transport Agency says all lanes on SH16 have been closed between Parnell Rise and Gladston Rd.
“This section of SH16 is likely to remain closed as police undertake a serious crash investigation,” it posted to X.
Police warn this will cause disruptions in the busy transport corridor this afternoon.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and will be attending the scene.
Police staff are armed as a precaution.