A Police spokeswoman told the Herald just after 7am that both victims suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Members from Fire and Emergency NZ’s operational support unit were called to the scene to assist with road closures and a specialist lighting unit from the nearby Birkenhead Fire Brigade also responded.
The circumstances of the crash are not yet known and Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that may help authorities to contact them immediately.
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