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Two young people have been critically injured and another seriously after a stolen car flew through roadworks before crashing into a ditch.
The trio were tracked via helicopters, cameras and on-the-ground police cars through Auckland before the crash just after midnight.
Acting Tāmaki Makaurau Deployment Commander Acting Superintendent Dave Glossop said the car failed to stop earlier after it was seen driving in tandem with another stolen vehicle near the Waterview Tunnel.
The cars were tracked by the Eagle south to Māngere before separating. The first vehicle was stopped on Puketutu Island where two people were arrested “without incident”.
“The front two occupants of the vehicle sustained critical injuries and were transported to hospital.
“Police are now investigating the circumstances of the wider incident, and the Independent Police Conduct Authority will be notified.”
A St John spokesperson said two people were in a critical condition and another had serious injuries.
A police photographer navigates the scene on SH16 after a vehicle crashed on a closed part of the road. Photo / Hayden Woodward.
The spokesperson said three ambulances, one rapid response unit, one operations manager and an Auckland Westpac Rescue helicopter were sent to the scene.
All three people were transported to hospital.
A NZME photographer on the scene was told by a contractor managing the road closure that the vehicle “sped through” the road closure before crashing into a ditch.
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