Emergency services have rushed to a serious crash in Redvale. Image / Google
A motorist is fighting for their life and another is badly hurt after a serious crash north of Auckland.
Emergency services were called to the two vehicle head-on crash on East Coast Rd, Redvale, about 2.40pm.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) spokesman said one person had been trapped in each vehicle and both had to be freed by firefighters.
It was a head-on collision, he said.
According to St John, one person has been taken to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition and another has been transported there in a serious condition.
Four St John's vehicles attended the crash.
The road is closed and diversions are in place.
Police have asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.
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