A rugby league fan has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being run over by a car while celebrating on the street last night.
The incident occurred as fans congregated on a Mangere street to celebrate during the Rugby League World Cup last night.
Counties Manukau West Area Commander Matt Srhoj said emergency services were called to Robertson Rd at around 1am.
“The victim had been sitting on the bonnet of a moving car when she has slid off and been run over by the vehicle, leaving her trapped,” he said.
The woman was taken to Middlemore Hospital and was in a serious but stable condition.