A section of Great South Rd in Auckland, between Southdown Lane and Sylvia Park Rd, has reopened but delays are still easing. Photo / File
An early-morning crash involving a truck in the Auckland suburb of Penrose has left one person with critical injuries.
The crash happened around 2.14am on Great South Rd but is still causing significant delays for commuters this morning.
Great South Rd was closed between Sylvia Park Rd and Southdown Lane, reopening around 7.20am.
Police said one person was transported to hospital with critical injuries following the crash between a truck and another vehicle.
The Serious Crash Unit was still at the scene this morning.
Motorists were being encouraged to take a different route, or expect delays until the crash scene has been cleared.
Diversions are in place affecting all traffic, including bus services.
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