Person found with critical injuries after reports of assault in Papakura, public asked to avoid the area

A person was found with critical injuries in Papakura. Photo / Bevan Conley

Police have closed a major South Auckland road after a person was located with critical injuries following an alleged assault.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Great South Rd, Papakura about 8pm following reports of a serious assault.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one ambulance, two rapid response vehicles and an operations manager responded to the scene.

“One patient in a critical condition was transported to Middlemore Hospital.”

A police spokesperson said the road has been closed while they examine the scene “and work to understand the circumstances of what has occurred”.

Diversions are in place near Subway Rd, but police have asked people to avoid the area if possible.