One found seriously injured after car hits building in South Auckland

A person is believed to have been seriously injured before their van crashed into a building in South Auckland overnight.

The slow-moving white van crashed into a store on Great South Rd, Papatoetoe, about 11.20pm.

A witness at the scene said there was a “significant amount of blood” on the outside of the van.

“A team of officers and a forensic photographer were examining [it].”

Police say they are investigating the crash.

“One person was transported to hospital with serious injuries.”

Police at the scene of a crash on Great South Rd, Papatoetoe, South Auckland late last night. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Police closed off a section of Great South Rd between Hateo Avee and Tui Rd - as the Serious Crash Unit and detectives arrived to work inside the cordon.